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Smiltė Banevičiūtė

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I am a visual artist based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. While photography is my primary medium, I often blend it with other forms of expression, including experimental writing and installation, to create immersive and reflective experiences. My artistic practice is deeply influenced by my home country - Lithuania. Growing up surrounded by nature shaped the way I see the world, making me sensitive to the ways we relate to our environment.

I consider myself an explorer, drawn to details and the endless possibilities within nature’s elements. My process is both intuitive and research-based - I begin by capturing an image, a thought, or a question and then investigate through different materials, writing, print techniques, and presentation forms. Research plays an essential role in my practice, allowing me to explore connections between natural processes, human experiences, and broader ecological questions. I am interested in working with glass prints and experimenting with different ways of combining visual and written forms. My final works are presented in an abstract form, often as installations, inviting the viewer to engage with the piece beyond traditional observation.

My recent work has been influenced by Astrida Neimanis, a feminist scholar whose research explores bodies of water and their entanglements with human and non-human life. Her concepts of hydrofeminism and weathering deeply resonate with me - hydrofeminism emphasizes the interconnectedness of bodies and water, while weathering considers how time, exposure, and external forces shape both human and environmental bodies. These ideas align with my ongoing exploration of gratitude, movement, and emotional connections to the natural world. My latest projects - Dear Water (June 2024) and Dear Weather (December 2024) - directly engage with these themes.

My work leaves space for interpretation. However, I hope for more than personal appreciation, encouraging my audience to reflect on their own relationship with the environment and consider possibilities for change. Whether through shifts in routine, newfound awareness, or meaningful gestures toward environmental care, I seek to inspire a deeper connection with nature and encourage meaningful change for its sake.

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Education

2023–Present
Willem de Kooning Academy (WdKA) — Rotterdam, The Netherlands
BA Photography

2022–2023
Royal Academy of Art (KABK) — The Hague, The Netherlands
Preparatory Year

2018–2022
Vilnius Antakalnis Gymnasium — Vilnius, Lithuania
High School Diploma

Exhibitions / Presentations / Publications

November 2025
Hidden Currents — Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Presented Dear Water Vol. 2, including an artist talk and a sneak peek presentation of ongoing project Oceanic Milky Way

December 2024
Geen Idee Vol. 3 — The Hague, The Netherlands
Exhibited Dear Water Vol. 2

April 2024
KIOSK — Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Presented artist publication Dear Water Vol. 1

November 2024
DOCU Magazine — Helsinki, Finland
Publication of Dear Water Vol. 2

Professional Development
February - June 2026
Suzette Bousema Studio — The Hague, The Netherlands
Internship

February - June 2026
Blndsh Gallery — The Hague, The Netherlands
Internship

March 2025

Japanese Bookbinding workshop — WdKA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Led by Darina Paszto

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