{"id":10911,"date":"2023-09-19T19:12:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T16:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ideas-block.com\/?p=10911"},"modified":"2023-09-19T19:13:23","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T16:13:23","slug":"notcriticising-nekritika","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ideas-block.com\/notcriticising-nekritika\/","title":{"rendered":"[not]Criticising | exhibition by Alisa Palavenis and Justas Ka\u017eys"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The exhibition [not]Criticising, taking place at \u201cIdeas Block \u2013 Kompresorin\u0117\u201d space, A. Go\u0161tauto st. 11, Vilnius, brings together two seemingly disparate art projects (“Terra Plastica” by Alisa Palavenis and “In Search of Self-criticism” by Justas Ka\u017eys) that share a common theme \u2013 ironic self-criticism, both personal and impersonal, as well as universal. The authors of this exhibition invite viewers to contemplate their role in cultivating a more harmonious relationship with their surroundings, emphasising the significance of critical thinking, self-reflection, and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questioning societal norms and behaviours is instrumental in unearthing vulnerabilities and new perspectives. This adaptive mechanism has historically facilitated survival and adjustment to changing environmental circumstances. Simultaneously, it entails apprehension and discomfort. For this reason, self-criticism is often viewed as destructive and detrimental to the human psyche, and it is suggested it should be replaced by self-compassion. Justas Ka\u017eys believes that nowadays, many individuals find themselves mired in a facade of feigned tolerance and insincere compassion. We confine our self-perception by abstaining from self-examination, succumbing to laziness, or possibly failing to perceive ourselves as interconnected within the fabric of the universe. Justas embarks on a journey of introspection and self-critique, exploring personal boundaries \u2013 physical, spiritual, social, and their connection to nature and the universe. Through prose poetry and visual artworks, he probes non-conformity to established norms, social injustice, the value of unity, and the fears associated with embracing it as he departs from his scientific persona. His reflections on the interplay between the individual, society, and the environment are laced with irony. Justas highlights the necessity of a critical approach to acknowledge personal limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engaging in critical introspection extends beyond individual behavioural patterns, encompassing the broader societal context and its implications for the planet. Alisa Palavenis, a scientist and environmental activist, has transitioned into an artist’s role to raise queries pertinent to her and to all \u2013 concerning each person’s role and responsibility in shaping the world filled with plastic (lat. Terra Plastica<\/em>) we inhabit. Her ironic and grotesque creations, crafted from discarded plastic caps collected from cafes and waste gathered along the seashore, prompt contemplation on the trajectory of “disposability” and the remnants of human (un)culture. This line of thought compels Alisa to reflect on whether our treatment of the material realm influences our existence. Could it be that our lives, too, have become disposable? Alternatively, could the waste of our time eventually transform into the treasures of a new era, with people eagerly collecting the curious formations unearthed after a storm? For now, it all remains the residue of human presence on Earth, bearing witness to the ecological challenges of the Anthropocene and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the authors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both exhibiting artists have their roots in the realm of science. Justas Ka\u017eys, a climatologist and associate professor at Vilnius University, has dedicated his scientific pursuits to climate change. While Justas has written numerous essays and scientific articles, he wrote his first poems five years ago. During this time, he has already produced three collections of poetry and participated in group exhibitions at galleries such as Arka (“[up]rooting”) or National Art Gallery (“Urban Nature: Starting with Vilnius”).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alisa Palavenis holds a Ph.D. in chemistry and is a pharmacist, environmental activist, and artist. She has been working on complementary environmental and artistic activities since 2019 and has been developing her skills in courses organized by Vilnius Academy of Arts (VDA). In Lithuania, she has already held three solo painting exhibitions and more than ten eco-photography exhibitions, including a painting exhibition at the AIDAS Gallery (“Alisa’s Miraculous Morphoses”), eco-photography shows at the Seimas of the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania (“Raise it or Leave it – Nobody’s Rubbish in Nature”) and at the Ministry of the Environment of the Republic of Lithuania (“Exile to Eternity”).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exhibition dates:<\/strong> 2023 09 07 \u2013 09 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curator: <\/strong>Liucija Dervinyt\u0117<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Parodoje ne[Kritika], vykstan\u010dioje \u201eIdeas Block \u2013 Kompresorin\u0117s\u201c, erdv\u0117je, A. Go\u0161tauto g. 11, Vilniuje, pristatomi i\u0161 pirmo \u017evilgsnio labai skirtingi meniniai projektai (Alisos Palavenis \u201eTerra Plastica\u201c bei Justo Ka\u017eio \u201eSavikritikos beie\u0161kant\u201c), ta\u010diau tuo pat metu siejami bendro jungties ta\u0161ko \u2013 ironi\u0161kos savikritikos, tiek asmenin\u0117s, tiek nuasmenintos, bet abiem atvejais universalios. Parodos autoriai kvie\u010dia \u017ei\u016brovus susim\u0105styti apie savo vaidmen\u012f kuriant harmoningesn\u012f santyk\u012f su savo aplinka, pabr\u0117\u017edami kritinio m\u0105stymo, savirefleksijos ir atsakomyb\u0117s jausmo svarb\u0105.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elgesio ar visuotini\u0173 norm\u0173 kvestionavimas padeda atrasti silpn\u0105sias vietas bei naujus po\u017ei\u016brio ta\u0161kus \u2013 tai evoliucijos \u012frankis, pad\u0117j\u0119s \u017emon\u0117ms i\u0161gyventi ir prisitaikyti prie kintan\u010di\u0173 aplinkos s\u0105lyg\u0173. Ta\u010diau tuo pat metu \u0161is veiksmas kelia baim\u0119 ir nepatogum\u0105. Galb\u016bt tod\u0117l vyrauja nuomon\u0117, jog savikritika destruktyviai veikia \u017emogaus psichik\u0105 ir yra \u017ealinga bei tur\u0117t\u0173 b\u016bti pakeista u\u017euojauta sau. Kaip teigia vienas i\u0161 parodos autori\u0173, Justas Ka\u017eys, daugelis m\u016bs\u0173 pradedame sk\u0119sti suvaidintos tolerancijos ir netikros u\u017euojautos li\u016bne, nedr\u012fsdami, ting\u0117dami, o gal ir nesuprasdami sav\u0119s kaip vientiso visatos tinklo dalimi bei apsiribodami sav\u0119s kaip individo matymu. K\u016br\u0117jas kvestionuoja \u0161i\u0105 nuostat\u0105 leisdamasis \u012f savikritikos bei sav\u0173j\u0173 rib\u0173 paie\u0161kas \u2013 fizini\u0173, dvasini\u0173, socialini\u0173, asmenyb\u0117s ar savo kaip gamtos ar visatos dalies rib\u0173. I\u0161eidamas i\u0161 savo mokslinio b\u016bvio jis tyrin\u0117ja savo menines ribas \u2013 per prozin\u0117s poezijos tekstus bei vizualius k\u016brinius apie neatitikim\u0105 visiems priimtinoms normoms, socialin\u0119 neteisyb\u0119, bendrumo svarb\u0105 ir baimes tai pripa\u017einti. Nestokodamas ironijos k\u016br\u0117jas svarsto apie individo, visuomen\u0117s ir aplinkos santyk\u012f. Visoms savo riboms pripa\u017einti jis mato kriti\u0161ko po\u017ei\u016brio b\u016btinyb\u0119.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kriti\u0161kas \u017evilgsnis, ne tik \u012f savo asmeninius, bet ir visuomen\u0117s elgesio modelius, labai svarbus ir globaliame kontekste, m\u0117ginant geriau suprasti \u017emogaus poveik\u012f planetai. Mokslinink\u0117 ir aplinkosaugos aktyvist\u0117 Alisa Palavenis, pasirinkusi meninink\u0117s keli\u0105, m\u0117gina kelti ne tik jai, bet ir visiems aktualius klausimus apie kiekvieno individo ind\u0117l\u012f ir atsakomyb\u0119 kuriant Plastiko planet\u0105 (Terra Plastica), kurioje gyvename. Ironijos ir grotesko pripildyti k\u016briniai, atsirandantys i\u0161 kavin\u0117se surinkt\u0173 panaudot\u0173 plastikini\u0173 dangteli\u0173 bei paj\u016bryje surenkam\u0173 \u0161iuk\u0161li\u0173, veda k\u016br\u0117j\u0105 \u012f apm\u0105stymus, \u012f k\u0105 virs \u0161i “vienkartinumo” tendencija ir \u017emogaus (ne)kult\u016bros liekanos? Ar tai kaip elgiam\u0117s su mus supan\u010dia materija turi \u012ftakos m\u016bs\u0173 pa\u010di\u0173 egzistencijai? Gal ir m\u016bs\u0173 gyvenimai savoti\u0161kai patapo vienkartiniais? O gal kada nors m\u016bs\u0173 dien\u0173 \u0161iuk\u0161l\u0117s taps naujos eros gintarais ir \u017emon\u0117s net su u\u017esidegimu rankios po audros rastus keistus j\u0173 darinius? Ta\u010diau iki tol \u2013 visa tai t\u0117ra \u017emogaus veiklos padarini\u0173 nuolau\u017eos \u017eem\u0117je, liudijan\u010dios apie Antropoceno ekologines (ir ne tik!) problemas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apie parodos autorius:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abu parodos autoriai \u012f menus atkeliauja i\u0161 mokslo srities. Justas Ka\u017eys yra klimatologas, Vilniaus universiteto docentas, kurio mokslini\u0173 interes\u0173 laukas \u2013 klimato kaita. Justas yra para\u0161\u0119s daugyb\u0119 eseistini\u0173 ir mokslini\u0173 straipsni\u0173, ta\u010diau pirmuosius eiliuotus tekstus jis prad\u0117jo kurti prie\u0161 5 metus. Per \u0161\u012f laik\u0105 jis jau sp\u0117jo sukurti tris proEzijos rinkinius bei sudalyvauti grupin\u0117se parodose, tokiose galerijose kaip Arka (\u201e[\u012f\/i\u0161]si\u0161aknijimas \/ [up]rooting\u201c) ar NDG (\u201eMiesto gamta: Pradedant Vilniumi\u201c).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alisa Palavenis yra chemijos moksl\u0173 daktar\u0117, vaistinink\u0117, aplinkosaugos aktyvist\u0117 ir meno k\u016br\u0117ja. Viena kit\u0105 papildan\u010dias, aplinkosaugines ir menines veiklas, ji vysto nuo 2019 met\u0173, o savo \u012fg\u016bd\u017eius tobulina VDA organizuojamuose kursuose. Lietuvoje k\u016br\u0117ja jau yra surengusi tris personalines tapybos parodas ir vir\u0161 de\u0161imt eko fotografij\u0173 parod\u0173, i\u0161 kuri\u0173 pamin\u0117tinos tapybos paroda galerijoje Aidas (\u201eAlisos stebuklamorfoz\u0117s\u201c), ir eko fotografij\u0173 parodos LR Seime (\u201ePakelti ar palikti \u2013 niekieno \u0161iuk\u0161l\u0117s gamtoje\u201c) bei LR Aplinkos ministerijoje (\u201eTremtis \u012f am\u017einyb\u0119\u201c).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paroda veiks: <\/strong>2023\u00ad 09 07 \u2013 09 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parodos kurator\u0117:<\/strong> Liucija Dervinyt\u0117<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Photos: Liucija Dervinyt\u0117<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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