Aspazija Daina Zieduonė Surgailienė was a Lithuanian graphic artist born on May 5, 1928, in Tauragė and passed away on November 3, 2011, in Vilnius. She graduated from the Lithuanian Art Institute in 1958, where she studied under J. Kuzminskis. Surgailienė is known for her innovative graphic works, including the creation of "Pasakų skrynelė" (The Fairy Tale Box) in 1961, a novel format of mini book collections in a box, which was quite influential in the 1960s. She also illustrated Lithuanian folk tales, such as the 1972 edition of "Du broliai" (Two Brothers).
Aspazija was married to Leopoldas Surgailis and was the mother of Andrius Surgailis. Her work is recognized for its contribution to Lithuanian children's book illustration and graphic design, especially during the Soviet period.
In summary, Aspazija Surgailienė was a prominent Lithuanian graphic artist and illustrator, celebrated for her creative approach to book design and folk tale illustration, active mainly from the late 1950s through the 1970s.
