Black Water Lily

Agnė Laurinavičiūtė Liakienė is a Lithuanian fashion designer and illustrator recognized for her unique way of merging fine art with fashion. Growing up in a family of artists, she was naturally inclined toward creative activities from a young age, ultimately pursuing this direction with dedication and passion. Her artistic education started at Šiauliai art school, continued with painting studies at the Telšiai faculty of Vilnius Art Academy, and concluded with a degree in Costume Design from Vilnius Art Academy.

Throughout her studies, Laurinavičiūtė Liakienė discovered a strong interest in fashion illustration. Influenced by accomplished professionals in this area, she invested considerable effort in perfecting her skills in painting and drawing. This commitment led to collaborations with several Lithuanian designers and the launch of her own men’s fashion line. Although she has explored design, her primary passion remains illustration and painting, through which she expresses her ideas and enhances interiors with bold visual art.

Portraits and figure drawings make up a significant part of Agnė Laurinavičiūtė Liakienė’s artistic output, with elements such as clothing, accessories, patterns, textures, hairstyles, and make-up all contributing to the atmosphere and individuality of her subjects. She favors a delicate watercolour method, frequently pairing this subtlety with vibrant, intense colors. The figures she depicts are meticulously composed, captivating viewers with a poise reminiscent of runway models, resulting in illustrations that are both lively and evocative.

Within her portfolio, collaborations with fashion magazines have helped extend her reach and bring new interpretations of her art. Participation in various national and international art and fashion competitions, along with exhibitions, has inspired her to keep developing and refining her artistic identity. Laurinavičiūtė Liakienė’s creations are distinguished by their original fusion of fashion, fine art, and expressive detail, securing her place as a notable presence in modern illustration and design.