Exhibition “Solely Saints”

In the TARTLE exhibition ‘Solely Saints’, we welcome you to explore depictions of saints spanning from the 16th century to contemporary times. Among them, you’ll encounter creations by artists who refined their craft over many years of practice, alongside works crafted by self-taught village god-makers who fashioned these figures in accordance with their faith and individual methods and means. Within the exhibition, folk art and professional works converge around thematic elements, offering a unique juxtaposition that illustrates how self-taught folk artists and trained professionals alike interpret the same Christian iconographic themes.

Comprising over 150 pieces, the exhibition draws from the extensive TARTLE collection as well as contributions from other private collections. The exhibition aims not only to unveil these treasures from private collections but also to underscore the enduring affinity of artists for Christian imagery and the collectors’ inclination to cherish them as objects of devotion.

Curators
Dr. Skaidrė Urbonienė, Emilija Vanagaitė