tree of life (2005) Sculpture by Artūras Tamašauskas

Artūras Tamašauskas is a contemporary Lithuanian sculptor known for his exceptional "Steampunk" sculptures, each of which is unique and distinctive. He describes his artworks as concrete and clear while simultaneously encouraging viewers to look beyond the visible and ponder their deeper meanings. His sculptures function as living elements within interior spaces.

Tamašauskas employs a wide range of materials in his creations, from antiques and wares to discarded items deemed useless. By transforming these overlooked objects, he gives them a new life and artistic expression, allowing them to exist in a new shape and form. His works have found their way into the collections of Steampunk enthusiasts from Lithuania, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Sweden, France, Poland, the USA, and Australia.

The artist views time as an inexorable circle, akin to a well-worn clock mechanism. He believes that everyone—whether working, creating, loving, dreaming, or fulfilling their roles—plays a part in this endless performance where they are both the directors and actors. Tamašauskas primarily uses discarded items or fragments that can be sourced from scrap metal shops and flea markets. Through his imagination, he reincarnates these materials, transforming them into new forms that carry their own stories within the realm of artistic expression.

He finds a sense of relief in resurrecting objects that were once doomed to destruction, ensuring that the characters he creates embody a positive emotional charge and an element of surprise. Through his sculptures, Tamašauskas invites viewers to engage with the past while envisioning a future full of possibility and creativity.