Artists who created in Lithuania became interested in Opart after seeing it in graphic art exhibitions in Poland and other socialist countries or seeing reproductions in cultural press. However, this was not the only factor that drew the attention of Lithuanians to Opartia – the exhibition “Opartiniai Atspindžiai” tells about various local influences and the works that arose from them. This exhibition presents the impact of optical art on Lithuanian art in the 20th century. In the 7th and 8th decades. At that time, abstract expression helped artists to escape from the Soviet reality, to distance themselves from the plots desired by the authorities. Opart in the works of artists was mostly manifested as experimental forms, rather than as a consistent creative strategy. However, due to this interest, some creators were pushed to the margins of official art life. In pursuit of creative freedom, they decided to work in the fields of scenography, heritage conservation, and graphic design – these were somewhat undervalued in the Soviet-era art hierarchy and therefore not so strictly regulated by the authorities. Thus, this exhibition not only presents a wide field of visual expression, but also introduces up to now little-known creators. At the exhibition, you too can become a creator of optical art! We invite you to extend the decorative ornament on the wall by sticking stickers or create an illusion postcard to remember the exhibition.
