Image above: Autumn grouping featuring (left to right): Stumbras (Bison), Kurtinys (Woodgrouse); Barsukas (Badger); Rudens Žvirblis (Autumn Sparrow); Šernas (Boar); and Lokis (Bear). Photographed by Andrius Lipšys. Artwork details at bottom of post.
Jazmina Cininas has been interviewed by ArtsHub for the article ‘Changing the direction of your arts practice – when, why and how?’, published online August 2023.
“ArtsHub speaks with three artists at different stages of their careers,” ArtsHub writer Celina Lei begins, “about what it means to change the direction of an arts practice, whether a distinct style still matters and practical tips on the transition.
“Jazmina Cininas is most widely known for her printmaking practice focusing on the female werewolf… Recently and unbeknown to many, Cininas has shifted gears towards performance and sculptural installations… out of an engagement with a Lithuanian folk singing group, which manifested into a collaborative work using lagerphones from Cininas’ own collection.
“‘The lagerphones acknowledge the Australian side of our cultural heritage and, because I’m such a hoarder, I happened to have a whole bunch lying around. I quite enjoyed the process of making something relatively quickly and non-precious, but then I started thinking about the motifs of the songs and how the lagerphones could start to work as visual props,’ explains Cininas.”
Artwork details from top image (left to right):
Stumbras (Bison) lagerphone with stand 2021 salvaged timber, used bottle caps, nails, rubber stopper 181 x 43 x 43 cm (approx.).
Kurtinys (Woodgrouse) Guiro lagerphone with stand 2021 salvaged timber, used bottle caps, nails, rubber stopper 137 x 42 x 43 cm (approx.).
Barsukas (Badger) lagerphone and stand 2021 salvaged timber, used bottle caps, nails, rubber stopper 155 x 37 x 37 cm (approx.).
Rudens Žvirblis (Autumn Sparrow) whistle-lagerphone and stand 2022 salvaged timber, used bottle caps, whistle, nails, rubber stopper 134 x 40 x 36 cm (approx.).
Šernas (Boar) lagerphone and stand 2021 salvaged timber, used bottle caps, nails, rubber stopper 164.5 x 33 x 30 cm (approx.).
Lokis (Bear) lagerphone with stand 2021 salvaged timber, used bottle caps, nails, wire, rubber stopper 162 x 30 x 30 cm (approx.).