About Monika Jakimauskaite
Biography
Born in Lithuania, currently lives and works in Brighton, UK.
2001-Certificate in Design, Craft Arts Department, Art High School in Klaipeda, Lithuania.
2005-Degree in Textile Design, Craft Arts Department, Academy of Arts in Vilnius, Lithuania.
2008-Black and White Film Photography course in Brighton University.
2012-Printed Textiles course in Brighton and Hove City College.
Exhibitions in many galleries, art fairs, coffee shops and restaurants in Europe. Five solo exhibitions in Lithuania.
I combine photography and textiles to be able to create mixed media. I use embroidery and appliqué to extend details and to create 3D effect. Also to give decorative touch to my pictures. I hope is original and different.