Virga Siauciunaite was born in Lithuania. From the age of two, Virga showed a big interest in drawing everywhere she could put her hands on. At age twelve she was selected to attend the exclusive Naujalis Art School where her first solo show was seen. Her talents were recognized as being exceptional. She continued her studies at the prestigious Vilnius Art Academy, where she earned her Master of Fine Arts degree. Her portrait was chosen to represent the Academy at the national gallery. Upon graduation, she was appointed as an art professor and admissions committee member. Her leather relief mural for the City of Siaulai is now on permanent exhibit at the Mayor’s office. Her artwork has also been purchased by prominent museums in two Lithuanian cities.

Virga left Lithuania for California in 1990. Here she has continued to participate in numerous exhibitions and to teach. Her artwork has been featured in Europe and the United States in over 200 juried and group shows as well as 16 solo events. Virga was represented at the LACMA R&S Gallery, and had a LACMA show with four other artists in 1999. Her work is in private collections and offices extending through London, Switzerland, Moscow, Chicago, Florida, California, and elsewhere. She had received special commissions for murals and book illustrations.

Virga’s range of media has continued, and lately she has concentrated on her passion for figures in oil. Her studio is nestled within the boulders and oaks of Santa Susana Knolls, creating the quiet environment she needs for her intense level of concentration. As Virga continues to draw from the deep well of her subconscious mind, her symbolic work becomes ever more expressive of feelings. A recurring theme is the separation and connection between people. Virga is dedicated to expressing the human spirit trying to uplift itself, naked, vulnerable, and true. More information and range of artworks is at her website, VirgaArt.com.