On Tuesday, 7 January, at the Museum of Energy and Technology (Rinktinės g. 2, Vilnius), the exhibition "Kvadratas nori być circimu" by Tomas Jasiulis will open.
Tomas Jasiulis is an interior designer, creator of furniture and objects, who constantly expands the boundaries of his work, incorporating both scientific and artistic perspectives. This exhibition, Square Wants to be a Circle, presented at the Museum of Energy and Technology in Vilnius, invites the audience to immerse themselves in the spaces of "mathematical vision" created by the artist, whose structures are based on precise geometric and mathematical formulas. It is not only an aesthetic, but also an intellectual experience that combines the fields of science and art, creating a unique dialogue between them.
Jasiulis's works are like solutions to a mathematical problem, where every shape, every angle, every texture has been thought out and calculated in order to reveal its subtle geometric properties. In these works, he draws on the aesthetics of mathematical laws and geometric principles, revealing not only the mathematically precise objects, but also the artistic content that lies within them. It is a creative process based on precise formulation and structuring, which also allows for the revelation of imperfection or, on the contrary, perfection in form.
Mathematics and geometry become not only computational tools but also part of an artistic language in these works, which can be appreciated by the viewer through optical illusions, misleading imagery and unusual perspectives. Each work acts as an intellectual challenge, inviting the viewer not only to observe, but also to analyse, through critical thinking, what is happening in front of their eyes. The works create false impressions, where optical illusions open up unexpected paths, and the viewer has the opportunity to "solve" what he sees - to accept the image as the truth, or to delve into its interpretation.
It is important to emphasise that Jasiulis's works are not just geometric shapes, or simple pieces that replicate the rules of mathematics. They are insights and mistakes that open up new experiences. Jasiulis is able to transform these geometric structures into subjective experiences that depend on the viewer's point of view. He unexpectedly provokes a choice - to accept the work as a strict and uninterpretable object or to immerse oneself in a personal analysis of the work, discovering additional meanings.
The creative process in which Jasiulis reflects on geometry, textures and colours is not only a visual one, but also philosophical. Shapes and textures merge into a complex yet harmonious whole, where geometry becomes not only the visual principle of the object but also an intellectual cipher. In this context, textures and textures, although not directly related to the geometric structure, reveal the depth of the work, and even the most disparate textures can become expressive, telling a hidden story.
Jasiulis shies away from direct political or social themes, but his work constantly raises questions about the viewer's relationship to what he sees, and what he wants to understand. His works do not seek answers to universal questions, but invite the viewer to discover individual answers through personal thinking and creativity.
Geometry in these works is not always associated with coldness or rigidity. It is not only a rational, mathematical world, but also a human, warm and personal relationship with form. What might appear to be a sharp and cold angle can become a soft and warm structure that evokes emotion. In the context of the works, the main focus is on form, which reveals a variety of possibilities, both geometrically perfect and chaotically imperfect.
This exhibition is not just an artistic exposition - it is an intellectual, scientific, and philosophical journey, where geometric shapes and mathematical principles merge with artistic expression, inviting the viewer to discover new forms and their meanings. The works of Tomas Jasiulis open up a unique space of experience, where each viewer has the opportunity to choose his or her own point of view and interpretation, while always maintaining the basis of a precise and calculated geometric structure.
