Jovita Laurušaitė


Jovita Laurušaitė is a Lithuanian painter and ceramist. A graduate from the Vilnius Academy of Art, she has participated in exhibitions in Lithuania and abroad since 1980.

Works

Laurušaitė creates figurative dishes, mainly bowls and pots in the shape of a woman. The early works from simple clay and chamotte are characterized by distinctive interpretation of ancient cultures, art and architecture of exotic lands. Other characteristics include subdued dark colors, figurative and ornamental decor, highlighted details. Noted works from this period include Puodas, Dvi draugės, Dubuo su dangčiu, Besikalbančios, Moterys.
Later works – vases in shape of a woman – exhibit soft, free, sometimes asymmetric shapes. Details are often not well-pronounced, leaving clear traces of molding process. White chamotte and stoneware are primary materials. The surfaces of the dishes are first glazed white and then lavishly decorated in bright colors and relief. Works from this period include Katinėlis ir angelas, Moteris su ožiais, Vakarienės metas, Mama su vaiku, Su prijuoste, Su papais, Su ąsomis.