Familiar Place explores the complex emotions surrounding displacement after leaving one's birthplace. It delves into the dual nature of home—how it can both nurture and estrange—and the internal struggles that emerge when you step away from it. Inspired by James Baldwin's words, "You don't have a home until you leave it, and then, when you have left it, you never can go back," this project examines broader themes of identity, memory and belonging. It also delves into deeper immigration, family history, and the lasting influence of Sovietism on Lithuania’s cultural landscape and collective identity.
Beyond personal reflection, Familiar Place delves into her countrie’s historical context, especially Soviet Era, and explores Sovietism’s influence on Lithuania’s cultural landscape and collective identity.
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