Baltic Voices at Fuorisalone 2025: Studio Sarmite and Paulina Vasiliauskaitė Unveil Innovation
Milan Design Week consistently serves as a global stage for diverse design narratives, and this year, the vibrant spirit of the Baltic region was powerfully represented by talents like Studio Sarmite from Latvia and Paulina Vasiliauskaitė from Lithuania. Both designers contributed to the "Tactile Baltics" exhibition, a significant showcase of emerging and established talents from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, illustrating the diverse and innovative spirit of the region.
Studio Sarmite, led by Latvian designer Sarmīte Poļakova, is renowned for its material design and research, often focusing on transforming industrial waste and by-products into new, closed-loop concepts. Poļakova's work emphasizes circularity, uncovering hidden beauty in often-overlooked resources. Her pieces, such as those made from "PineSkins" (a material derived from pine bark), offer a rich sensory experience, blending earthy tones with subtle forest fragrances.
Studio Sarmite's approach challenges traditional notions of material value, showcasing how sustainable practices can lead to truly unique and luxurious designs.
Meanwhile, Paulina Vasiliauskaitė, a talented designer from Lithuania, captivated audiences with her deeply narrative-driven objects. A graduate of the Vilnius Academy of Arts, Vasiliauskaitė's projects often explore the blurred lines between art and design, drawing inspiration from Lithuanian traditions, childhood memories, and contemporary femininity.
Her works, like the "Swamp for Laumės" collection, infuse design objects with metaphors and symbols, giving them a deeper, storytelling dimension. She masterfully combines traditional crafts with modern approaches, often experimenting with materials like glass to evoke mystical or emotional landscapes.
Both Studio Sarmite and Paulina Vasiliauskaitė, though distinct in their focus, collectively demonstrated the ingenuity and depth of Baltic design at Milan Design Week. Their exhibitions highlighted a shared commitment to material exploration, cultural resonance, and a forward-thinking approach to sustainable and meaningful design.
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