In Ignalina, there are often thoughts that such beautiful, green city spaces lack small architectural elements and sculptures that could better reveal the uniqueness of this cozy, small town surrounded by lakes. Of course, there is the old stone „Ramybė“, „Dviratininkas“ (author J. Grunda), the wooden sculpture of the Ignalina Legend (author G. Černius), which has become a symbol of the city, but we still want something new, free, playful, and attention-grabbing.
And lately, Ignalina residents have been hearing about beautiful plans and even five sculptures created by professional artists that will decorate the city this fall. The first of them greeted the beginning of summer. It is the „Girl“ by sculptor Alberts Danilevičius, which he lovingly calls Žuvėdrytė. So cute and delicate, standing very modestly in a square right next to Freedom Square.
This winter, reed sculptures by Alberts Danilevičius adorn the shore of Lake Lūšiai in Palūšė, and another of his new five works will appear in the city park being built by Lake Palaukinis. Sculptors Kęstutis Musteikis, Liutauras Griežė, Arvydas Ališanka and Ignalina resident Raimondas Žievys are also working in Ignalina. It is hoped that the artistic surprises that have appeared in various places will give the city new colors and even more attractiveness.
These artistic activities are part of the project „Art Trap. Development of a network of creative residencies in the Lake District Region“. The project is implemented under the „Culture“ program, funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Project partners: Public Institution „Euroregion Lake District Directorate Office“, Ignalina Regional Museum, Visaginas Cultural Center, Cultural Center Dusetai Art Gallery, Utena Museum of Local Lore, Public Institution „Kuri veikia“, Simbahollin (Iceland).
Information updated 2025-12-11
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