Address
45 J. Basanaviciaus St,
LT-57182, Kedainiai.
Phone: +370-347-57398.
Fax: +370-347-60270.
E-mail:
galerija@jmm-muziejus.lt
Web Site: http://www.jmm-muziejus.lt
Information
for visitors
Museum hours:
Wednesday 10:00 AM -
6:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 NOON - 3:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 NOON - 3:00 PM
Admission
Adults - 4 Litas
Children & students - 2 Litas
Excursions may be reserved
beforehand by phone +370-347-57398.
The Museum was opened on October 20, 2001.
Museum’s
collection
The Museum’s current collection consists of various art works
by Janina Monkute Marks including paintings, prints, rugs and tapestries.
Tapestries and rugs
The Janina Monkute Marks Museum-Gallery has a great
collection of Janina Marks’ textile works, produced by Janina Marks
from1970 to 2001. Weaving was her favorite subject when she attended
Freiburg’s Ecole des Arts et Metiers. “My tapestries evolved
from my paintings, they are the diary of my life.”
Paintings
The distinct phases of paintings by Janina Marks represent
her life experiences and observations. Starting in 1960, her early
paintings reflect the drama of World War II and her emigration to the
United States. Later Janina turned to a more decorative flat surfaced art,
inspired by advertising and popular culture. In the 1970s, she found
inspiration from her ancient roots, Lithuanian Folk Art. She created huge
colourful canvases depicting folk tales, legends, songs and symbols from
old religious woodcarvings. The ever-popular “Rupintojelis”,
known as Sorrowing Christ, also found a home within these canvases.
Exposition
“Gift to the Native Land”
In the first hall of exposition
the new Gobelin tapestry and carpets created by the artist in 1970-2000
are demonstrated.
The second hall contains paintings created by Janina Marks in 1968-1974
and famous for their folk art symbolism.
The third hall is designed for the pop art period. It exhibits works of
painting created by Janina Marks in 1962-1966. They are authentic samples
of American pop art.
Big- formatted pictures, bright colors, industrial paints, images of the
consumer society of that period.
The fourth hall shows the early works of art (of fifties-sixties) by
Janina Marks. Among them painted canvasses and collages reflecting
experiences of World War Two and emigration.
Exhibitions
The gallery also displays temporary exhibits by local artists
as well as other prominent Lithuanian artists with an emphasis on textile
arts.
For information about a current show, please contact the Museum.
Museum
facilities
In 2000, Janina Marks established
a Not For Profit Institution in Kedainiai. The Institution purchased a 100
year old building for use as a Museum. The buildings interior was
modernized to meet contemporary Museum standards while the exterior was
restored to reflect the historical significance of this fine old
structure. The Museum currently displays paintings, prints, rugs and
tapestries created by and donated by Janina Monkute Marks. The Museum
opened its doors to the public on October 20, 2001.
Other
news about the Museum
Gift Shop
Available in the Gift Shop are
souvenirs with the Museum’s emblem as well as selection of art books,
journals, cards, brochures, small prints and paintings.
Membership
The Museum has established various levels of membership to facilitate
community involvement. This Museum is a vital part of the community of
Kedainiai and will thrive with the cooperation and participation of
volunteers and members. There will be an annual Membership Meeting to
which only members, volunteers and honored guests will be invited.
Membership Levels
Member of JMM Museum: 25 Litas a year.
This membership includes free entrance to the Museum, information and
invitations to the gallery openings.
Family Membership: 100 Litas a year.
This option extends the basic membership to your family. Allowing your
immediate family the privileges of Museum membership.
Honored Friend of JMM Museum: 100 Litas a year.
This level provides free entrance to the Museum, information and
invitations to all the public events. A 10% discount on purchases at the
JMM Museum Gift Shop is also included.
Sponsor of JMM Museum: 250 Litas a year.
Membership at this level entitles the member and immediate family to
free admissions to gallery openings, receptions, concerts, poetry
readings, and a 10% discount at the JMM Museum Gift Shop.
Patron of the JMM Museum: 1 000 Litas - Life
Time Membership. Patron’s names will be prominently
displayed at the Museum. They will receive free admissions to gallery
openings, receptions, concerts, poetry readings, and a 10% discount at the
JMM Museum Gift Shop. Patrons will also receive a gift from Janina Monkute
Marks as her personal thanks for their generous support.
The Founder and the Chief of the
Museum is Janina Monkute-Marks.
Director General - Dalia Minkeviciene.
Curator - Karolina Jakaite.
The Janina Monkute-Marks Museum-Gallery expects support from all
enlightened and art-loving people. If You sponsor our Museum, You are
entitled to its membership.
