Let’s Get Sun-Kissed
“Let’s Get Sun-Kissed” is a surreal meditation on self-love, time, and our connection to the environment. Rooted in the cyclical rhythms of the sun, the series explores moments of quiet ritual—pauses that tether us to the outdoors and offer refuge in an increasingly chaotic world. These moments are not just acts of leisure but affirmations of presence, anchoring us in something larger than ourselves.
Through playful distortions of urban life, the work creates a dialogue between reality and utopia, exaggerating the absurdities of modern existence—fast-paced, disconnected, yet always yearning for deeper meaning. Set against the cultural and geographic backdrop of the Baltic states, the series reflects a history of transformation and resilience, drawing inspiration from the Situationists’ critique of consumer culture and their call for a radical reimagination of public space. Rather than offering an escape, this work is an invitation to rethink how we inhabit our cities, how we share spaces of joy, and how we reconnect with both nature and each other.
The series continues to evolve, uncovering new sites and stories that challenge anthropological structures and envision alternative ways of being—where the sun, the self, and the collective experience of leisure converge in harmony.
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