OREANDA-NEWS. February 11, 2010. Continuing its tradition to offer not only traditional but also alternative investment options to the clients Ukio bankas Private Banking Department presents the exhibition of the famous Lithuanian artist Saule Kisarauskiene at the beginning of February, reported the press-centre of Ukio Bankas.

For three months clients will have the chance to view, evaluate and acquire the artist’s works displayed at the Private Banking Department settled in Gedimino av., Vilnius. Saule Kisarauskiene’s artwork exhibition is open for visitors on working days from 8 am to 5 pm.

This is not the first time Ukio bankas, in cooperation with Lithuania's artists, opens up new artwork display spaces. Since the very establishment Ukio bankas Private Banking Department holds artwork exhibitions. The Bank’s clients and guests are offered to acquire the artworks they like.

“Apart from traditional investment products, Ukio bankas often offers alternative investment objects to Lithuania’s clients. So far artworks in Lithuania have not received sufficient attention as the area for long-term investments. We have invited specialists who help us to acquire artwork collections and individual works and provide consultations on different issues on investments in art,” Zivile Davodov, director of Ukio bankas Private Banking Department, said.

In 2009 the clients and guests of Ukio bankas Private Banking Department had the chance to admire the collection Sapnai (Dreams) by Vladas Mackevicius, one of the most prominent artists of the young generation. In 2008 artworks of the famous graphic artist Tatjana Discenko were exhibited.

About the graphic artist and painter Saule Kisarauskiene

The artist was born in Kaunas in 1937. 1957-1960 – textile art studies at the Lithuanian State Art Institute. Since 1961 – participation in art exhibitions in Lithuania and abroad. Since 1966 – member of the Lithuanian Artists Association.

Saule Kisarauskiene creates sheet graphics and ex-libres. The artist’s works are distinguished by improvisation, brave plastics, elegant and elongated lines. The paintings are dominated by abstract composite structures, formations of large masses, geometrised forms and lines, the minimal colour range and dramatic elements.

In 1973, S. Kisarauskiene earned award at the Marlbork Ex-libris Biennial, and received 2nd Prize at an international miniature exhibition in Canada in 1988.