Name

Miglė Bačkovaitė

About

Photography to me is like a channel through which I speak language of my soul.

It is usually the existential feeling or very deep emotional impressions that come out like a fountain of subconsciousness in the form of still or moving images.
Inspiration comes from my memories of the past ( or future ) otherworldly life experiences, also Greek mythology, dreams, and deep contemplations.

I like creating an image of the self that is not yet known, the self that is full of mysticism. Exploring the darker side of the moon as well as the hidden parts of the human psychology help me understand the nature of creation. Through photography I get to know myself.

I tend to photograph people who are character full, expressive, and somewhat irregular in respect to society, sexuality, and common understanding of what beauty is in general. I am fascinated by the human form and expression: moods, movement, faces, body lines, temperaments, and uniqueness of each individual.. There is no repetition of any kind, both, in the shape and the way mind works.

Photography is also the means of showing the beauty that surrounds us, – be it a withering leaf on the pavement or a human body in decline.

However, my true self I find in landscapes. There is no need to analyze, interpret, or understand, – the creation is in front of me, pure and clear, even though ever-changing but beautiful forever.

I love using outdated films with the analogue cameras,- it helps me transmit a more organic and dreamy view of this reality.

PAST EXHIBITIONS:

Nėra laiko. Jie ir be Jų, personal exhibition @ KKKC, Klaipeda, Lithuania , 2015

Nėra laiko. Jie ir be Jų, personal exhibition, Panevėžys, Lithuania, 2014

Lightheaded group exhibition, London, 320 Gallery, 2014

Dall 'Esterno, the Kickplate Project group exhibition, , Abertillery, 2014

Dall 'Esterno, the Kickplate Project group exhibition, Italy, Naples , 2014

Visitors pop-up exhibition of international photography, Wales, Abertillery, 2013

Light-headed photography exhibition, London, Gallery320, part of Photomonth, 2012

Creative Creatures group exhibition, London, Doodle bar, 2012

The Way We Came the Way We Shall Return , personal exhibition in the Cave gallery, London, 2012

Big and Dirty group exhibition , Vilnius, Gorky Bar, Lithuania, 2011

Aggression group exhibition, St Paul`s Church, Covent Garden, London, 2011

Cup Soup group exhibition , La Maison De Fay , London, 2011

In the Eye of the Beholder group exhibition, the Cave gallery, London, 2011

Salon Vogue group exhibition, London, 2010

Annual exhibition of the Lithuanian Photoartist Association, Vilnius, 2010

Mapalim group exhibition @ THE Mapalim Gallery, London, 2010

Culture Jam, group exhibition @ THE East Gallery, Brick Lane, London, 2010

As Esu Cia group exhibition, Huttenfeld, Germany , 2010

The Secret Market group exhibition @ THE Secret Market Gallery, London, 2009

Elsewhere group exhibition @ THE Lithuanian Embassy, London, 2008

Easter Poltergeist group exhibition @ THE Bumbershoot Studio, London , 2008

Out of Control group exhibition @ THE Bumbershoot Studio, London, 2007

Specialties

  • Analogue photography
  • portraits
  • landscapes
  • art photography
  • image manipulation
  • art direction and styling