The magic truly happens in the "behind the scenes" moments. It's the connection forged with my subjects, the shared laughter, the whispered stories, and the unspoken bonds that become an integral part of the visual tale. These moments are the heartbeat of my artistry, the raw emotions that infuse life into every frame. […]

Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuves, išsibarsčiusias po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Aušrinę Pudževytę. Ji - kūrybininkė bei kūrėja gyvenanti Amsterdam, Nyderlanduose.

[ENG] In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking with Aušrine Pudževyte - a creative and a creator who is currently living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

One Question Project is there to illuminate amazing women and their experiences and to make them accessible to anyone. It’s created to inspire, and challenge us to take action, create new connections and rediscover things we maybe already know. This time I ask one question to St Abel:

How do you find your voice and continuously foster the process of self-development and authenticity?

Some moments from the Embassy of Lithuania in the Kingdom of the Netherlands organized for the Embassy Festival.

One Question Project is there to illuminate amazing women and their experiences and to make them accessible to anyone. It’s created to inspire, and challenge us to take action, create new connections and rediscover things we maybe already know. This time I ask one question to Zoë Papaikonomou:

How would you advise someone to practice being inclusive and focusing on the power relationships?

Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuves, išsibarsčiusias po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Aistę Ryvers. Ji - akademiją į kūrybinį verslą iškeitusi moteris, šiuo metu gyvenanti Ghent, Belgijoje.

[ENG] In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking with Aiste Ryvers who gave up academics to start her own creative business and currently resides in Ghent, Belgium.

One Question Project is there to illuminate amazing women and their experiences and to make them accessible to anyone. It’s created to inspire, and challenge us to take action, create new connections and rediscover things we maybe already know. This time I ask one question to a very inspiring woman - cultural entrepreneur, organiser of festivals and events, music lover and interior designer - Carina van Kraay:

What strategies or approaches have you found effective in navigating traditionally male-dominated environments and ensuring to keep up with staying relevant in an ever-evolving and competitive landscape?

One Question Project is there to illuminate amazing women and their experiences and to make them accessible to anyone. It’s created to inspire, and challenge us to take action, create new connections and rediscover things we maybe already know. This time I ask one question to a PhD researcher by day and a spoken word artist by night - Jackie Ashkin:

How do you find the balance between working in academia and your creative expression?

Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuves, išsibarsčiusias po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Giedrę Juškienę iš Berlyno. Ji - sertifikuota pogimdyminė dula planuojanti sujungti dvi aistras ir tapti fotografuojančia dula.

[ENG] In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking with Giedre Juškiene who is a certified postpartum doula and is currently planning to combine her two passions to become a photography doula. She currently resides in Berlin.

One Question Project is there to illuminate amazing women and their experiences and to make them accessible to anyone. It’s created to inspire, and challenge us to take action, create new connections and rediscover things we maybe already know. This time I ask one question to a very talented and inspiring Hilin Düyü - singer, musician and coach:

How do you think music can help the world?

Last week Wednesday I had the pleasure to capture moments of this beautiful concert at this very special venue in Amstelveen in Amsterdam.

Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuves, išsibarsčiusias po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Juliją Jegorovą. Ji - tarptautinės viešųjų ryšių agentūros įkūrėja. Šiuo metu Julija gyvena Didžiojoje Britanijoje.

[ENG] In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking with Julija Jegorova who is the founder of an international PR agency and currently resides in the UK.

Lately I have been thinking about distances. From now to tomorrow. From here to home when your flight has been cancelled. From my status quo to the new culture I am still not familiar with. How do things feel when you don’t have enought space on your skin. […]

So grateful to be able to capture some beautiful moments at a workshop organized by Film Forward about Black Hair on Set on March 12th 2023 at MACA in Amsterdam.

Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuves, išsibarsčiusias po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Indrę Šidliauskaitę. Ji - širdyje nepriklausoma menininkė, konceptuali dizainerė. Indrė šiuo metu gyvena Meksikoje.

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In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking to Indre Sidliauskaite - an independent artist and conceptual designer who currently lives in Mexico.

Some photo moments captured at friends and neighbours drinks at MACA at NDSM Amsterdam.

One Question Project is there to illuminate amazing women and their experiences and to make them accessible to anyone. It’s created to inspire, and challenge us to take action, create new connections and rediscover things we maybe already know. This time I ask one question Sasha Ozornin content creator, student and activist currently residing in Italy:

How do you balance creating important content, staying true to your beliefs and managing public feedback (that is not always positive)?

Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuvius, išsibarsčiusius po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Dalią Makarovą. Ji - mama, motina, aktyvi visuomenininkė bei Ukrainos lietuvių bendruomenės pirmininkė jau daugiau nei keturis dešimtmečius gyvenanti Kijeve, Ukrainoje.

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In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking to Dalia Makarova who is in Kyiv, Ukraine. She is a mother, activist and chairperson of Lithuanians in the Ukraine Community.

One Question Project is there to illuminate amazing women and their experiences and to make them accessible to anyone. It’s created to inspire, and challenge us to take action, create new connections and rediscover things we maybe already know. This time I ask one question Micaela Brinsley who grew up and lived between two extremes - Japan and the US and got me really interested to learn more:

How do you find a way to be grounded, as someone navigating changes in cultures, spaces, and environments?

Some moments from a beautiful and cozy dinner with colleagues from LOADS Amsterdam on the 23rd of December 2022.