I was introduced to calligraphy during my studies at the Vilnius Academy of Arts. I enjoyed the historic depths of writing and the creative potential calligraphy provided so I decided to devote my master’s years to it. From there it was pretty clear that I wanted to be a calligrapher.

I enjoy how calming it is and how much focus it gives me. I also love the shape-building aspect of calligraphy in the sense that there is an unlimited number of letterforms I can create. Moreover, I thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to teach calligraphy to others.

Yes and no. On one hand, calligraphy, I think, has never been more popular and partially thanks to social media more people are trying their hand at this craft. On the other, I think the number of true calligraphy professionals that can advance this art form in the future is very small or even declining.

I try to innovate as much as possible although not in a technological kind of sense but more in a creative sense. Which means trying to elevate calligraphy from a purely formal and classical space to a more artistic and experimental one. But I must say that it cannot be done without taking tradition into consideration.