The courtyard of the kirk

Series Vilnius, 1978–1993.

The Old Town of Vilnius has always been open: passers-by could go everywhere, through the maze of chaotic streets, lanes, yards, gateways and arches, which seemed mysterious and closed to newcomers. That was also what it was like in the Soviet period; unlike nowadays, when yards in renovated quarters are being privatised and locked, and inaccessible. Thus, the charm of the Old Town, its unexpected courtyards and passages, its mazes, routes and pathways known to residents, is disappearing. But they remain in Repšys’ series Vilnius, like the chaotic courtyard of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, with its web of pipes, outhouses, porches and wires.

Source: Law firm Valiunas Ellex art album VILNIUS. TOPOPHILIA II (2015). Compiler and author Laima Laučkaitė
Expositions: “Vilnius. Topophilia. Views of Vilnius from the collection of the law firm Ellex Valiunas”, 5 October – 26 November 2017, National Gallery of Art, Vilnius (curator Laima Laučkaitė). ‘Vilnius Forever. A Dialogue of Artworks and Guides to the City’, 25 May 2022 – 30 April 2023 Lithuanian Art Centre TARTLE (Užupio St. 40, Vilnius). Curator Laima Laučkaitė.
© VŠĮ „Lietuvos dailės fondas“

Series Vilnius, 1978–1993.

The Old Town of Vilnius has always been open: passers-by could go everywhere, through the maze of chaotic streets, lanes, yards, gateways and arches, which seemed mysterious and closed to newcomers. That was also what it was like in the Soviet period; unlike nowadays, when yards in renovated quarters are being privatised and locked, and inaccessible. Thus, the charm of the Old Town, its unexpected courtyards and passages, its mazes, routes and pathways known to residents, is disappearing. But they remain in Repšys’ series Vilnius, like the chaotic courtyard of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, with its web of pipes, outhouses, porches and wires.

Source: Law firm Valiunas Ellex art album VILNIUS. TOPOPHILIA II (2015). Compiler and author Laima Laučkaitė
Expositions: “Vilnius. Topophilia. Views of Vilnius from the collection of the law firm Ellex Valiunas”, 5 October – 26 November 2017, National Gallery of Art, Vilnius (curator Laima Laučkaitė). ‘Vilnius Forever. A Dialogue of Artworks and Guides to the City’, 25 May 2022 – 30 April 2023 Lithuanian Art Centre TARTLE (Užupio St. 40, Vilnius). Curator Laima Laučkaitė.
© VŠĮ „Lietuvos dailės fondas“