Featured are diverse paintings of some of the Lithuanian artists from different generations: Jurate Mykolaityte, Klaudijus Petrulis, Danas Andriulionis, Paulius Juska, Arunas Mecius, and Rytis Martinionis. The exhibition is drawn from the private collection of Robert, created as a memorial inspired by Eugene Shopes and financed from an inheritance following his death. This will be the first exhibition drawing on the collection of Robert Shopes and is intended to illustrate the quality of Lithuanian painting and its accessibility both for viewing and purchase, the Lithuanian Embassy in London said.
"We gathered together an overview of some of the contemporary art in the Baltic States, beginning with Lithuania. We wanted something progressive, not static, but searching out everything worth seeing and collecting. We have found an abundance of talent, that which is dazzling and accomplished, with the hope to surprise and delight," the founder of the project, Robert Shopes, said.
"Extraordinary art lies as yet unseen in artists' studios. There is not enough room in all the galleries to exhibit even all major work. This exhibition is an opportunity to fulfil the main aim of our Baltic Art project; to promote Lithuanian art in the UK and ensure it is more widely viewed and appreciated. I hope to use funds from purchases to obtain more of this wonderful art from my grandparents' native land," he added, the Lithuanian Embassy quotes.
