SINUO in collaboration with KADUJO presented Lithuanian folk songs and electronic music concert "FUSION"
On November 14th, the concert of the contemporary music festival Iš Arti featured the singing of sutartinės — recognized as unique worldwide and included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List — blending seamlessly with electronic music. The concert program, Fusion, was brought to life by the young Lithuanian interdisciplinary artist Arnis Aleinikovas, a graduate of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. Aleinikovas is an active creator in the fields of electronic music, experimental theater, and performance art, joined by the sutartinės singing group Kadujo.
Concert organizer: VšĮ Iš Arti
Project funded by: Lithuanian Council for Culture
Main partner: Kaunas State Philharmonic
Concert partner: Kaunas Artists’ House
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Arnis Aleinikovas - the interdisciplinary art festival "JA FEST 2024" coordinator
The "JA FEST 2024" – was the second edition of JAFEST, organized by Já International Theatre (Portugal) and ALTR (Lithuania). On 9-15 September in Kaunas (Lithuania) people had a chance to see various local and international theatre productions, exhibitions, to take part in an international film festival, discussions and much more!
Festival partners: M. K. Čiurlionis Museum of Art, Kaunas Cultural Center of Various Nations, Vytautas Magnus University Education Academy, Kaunas Artists House, VMU art gallery "101", VMU theatre, KTU faculty of social sciences, arts and humanities, night culture venue "Lizdas" and Cossoul in Portugal, supported by the Theatre in Palm Project (co-funded by the European Union).
Illustrated poetry book „Jūra“ („Das Meer“) release (2024)
Arnis Aleinikovas, Jules Sacco, Munich cultural magazine “TURTLE” and ALTR presents debut poetry book „JŪRA“ („DAS MERR“).
In the book, moments captured in the present blend with memories, dreams, and illusions. The author sensitively explores themes of identity, fear, reality, and relationships, inviting the reader to view the "Sea" from different, constantly shifting perspectives.
"Flashes of everyday moments, like the sun sparkling in the spray of sea waves and disappearing—into the longing for meaning, the longing for a loved one, the longing for a peaceful existence. We are invited to be witnesses and companions to these flashes—where snow has been meticulously and slowly cleared away, where flower buds are already sprouting."
Writer and playwright Virginija Rimkaitė.
"Arnis Aleinikovas’ often quite simple lines, filled with poetic and mythical meanings, transport familiar worlds beyond the limits of individual perception."
Author and Turtle Magazine founder Lara Wuester.
Book format: 110x180 mm
Language: Lithuanian and German
Volume: 140 pages + cover
Interior: 100 g serixo, 1+1
Cover: Peydur Lisse 270g
Binding: glued
Text author – Arnis Aleinikovas
Illustrations artist – Jules Sacco
Book layout – Laura G’sell
Translation into English – Dominyka Budinavičiūtė
Translation into German – Lara Wüster, Sabrina Laue, Leonie Winter, Marleen Uebler
SINUO - L IS NOT FOR LOVE (EP)
The latest EP by SINUO, “L is not for” was completely unplanned, but life, more often than not, is hard to plan. The first single, which reached YouTube on June 25, begged to be continued, so this EP was born out of love, or more precisely, from what remains of it when you are left alone with that feeling.
This EP suggests to dive deeper into the friend zone experience, search for ways to let go of a person, where attraction is not mutual anymore or it never was and try to find a right state of mind to not blame yourself.
Performance "Restore"
Partially documentary audiovisual performance "Restore" (Lith. "atkurti") – is about the search for oneself and the return to the true "Self." How much does the environment influence us and our identity? How much do we, influenced by our environment, unconsciously change and manipulate our identities, moving away from authenticity, uniqueness, and our true selves? The expectations and demands from the environment and ourselves build layers of walls that increasingly burden and pressure us. These walls become denser, expand, and imprison us to the point where we forget who we truly are. How much time and effort does it take for these walls to erode and disappear?
Using documentary video and audio recordings, as well as performance elements, the creators invite the audience to collectively analyze questions of human identity.
Director and visual projection solutions – Arnis Aleinikovas
Soundtrack – SINUO
Dramaturgy – Virginija Rimkaitė
Performance – Indrė Endriukaitė
New album "Equilibrium" by SINUO
"Equilibrium" is now available on all digital music streaming platforms. This is the sixth digital album by SINUO and the second one this year. In just the first half of this year, over 20,000 listeners have streamed previously released tracks (on Spotify alone).
In the latest album, listeners will hear fragments of poetry and insights from philosophers about separation, silence, and confusion. For the first time, the texts will be in not only English and Lithuanian but also Italian.
Video work "I'M OK" presentation in exhibition "Nūdiena" in Finland
The exhibition NŪDIENA was curated in collaboration by Vaida Tamoševičiūtė from Lithuania and the Finnish Performance Art Duo Kainulainen & Latva, presenting their work amongst the work of five other artists from Lithuania – Lukas Kolmogorcevas, Daina Pupkevičiūtė, Arnis Aleinikovas, Goda Žukauskaitė, Monika Dirsytė, and videographer Akvilė Matulaitytė.
NŪDIENA (Lithuanian) = “now”, “in the present”. The videos in the exhibition are recordings of live performances, of the vanishing moments in time that have turned into something “permanent” – as long as the video files and the devices that play them exist. NŪDIENA is a collection of present moments, captured by the eye of the camera.
We crave to get deeper, to find ourselves, to confirm our identities, to wash away societal expectations and roles. We want to heal land, ourselves, get back safety and attachment, though NŪDIENA suggests the opposite effects of anxiety, fear and total destruction within people, landscapes and territories. When the earth squeals and aches under our feet, we try to stay present and reflect in action, what touches, moves and changes us from inside out.
Read more - ARTNEWS, LRYTAS, SATAKUNNAN KANSA
Video work "On waiting" premiere in Finland
On the 17 February Arnis Aleinikovas’ video work “On Waiting” was selected and presented in a film and visual arts festival “Heart Attack” (curated by Josef Ka.) in “Sauna Gallery” in Helsinki.
SINUO EP "Directions"
SINUO presents his fifth digital album "Directions". A slightly different sound, motifs of Lithuanian traditional songs, melodic, to a certain extent nostalgic, consists of more laughter and, of course, as the album title indicates, directions. Those individuals we choose to follow or create ourselves.
Video work "80 milliseconds in the past" presentation in Helsinki (2024)
Arnis Aleinikovas' latest video work, “80 milliseconds in the past” (2024), is beginning to take on a life of its own. Selected among works from 15 different countries, its international premiere will take place on November 14 at the video performance festival in Helsinki, Finland , followed by screenings in several other major European capitals.
Video work "80 milliseconds in the past" (2024) is reflecting on a concept of time through the scientific lens of perspective. What we perceive “now” - is actually about 80 milliseconds in the past, as it takes time for our brain to process the information from our senses. Quoting neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman: "What you think you see at any given moment is actually influenced by the future."
Mixing urban and natural landscapes, performance and computer vision elements Arnis Aleinikovas is creating an uncanny visual experience probing into the nature of time passing slowly.
Illustrated poetry book „Jūra“ („Das Meer“) presentation events in Lithuania and Germany
In September 2024 Arnis Aleinikovas and Jules Sacco presented the debut illustrated poetry book „Jūra“ („Das Meer“) in 3 cities in Lithuania - Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda and 3 cities in Germany - Cologne, Munich, Berlin.
Book presentation events were supported by Lithuanian Cultural Attaché in the Federal Republic of Germany, the Lithuanian Culture Institute, Vytautas Magnus University Education Academy, and the Ministry for Children, Youth, Family, Equality, Refuge, and Integration of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Partners in Lithuania — the Ąžuolynas Library, Vilnius, UNESCO City of Literature, and the Ieva Simonaitytė Public Library of Klaipėda County.
Partners in Germany — iJuLa - Intersectional Youth Labs in the Veedel, Rauch & König Bookstore, and Cocoon Art Cafe Berlin.
SINUO in Stockholm Fringe Festival 2024
SINUO (Lithuanian multidisciplinary artist Arnis Aleinikovas) concert at Stadsgårdsterminalen on August 26 will open the week-long contemporary art festival “Stockholm Fringe 2024”.
“Stockholm Fringe Festival” is the oldest and longest-running fringe festival in Scandinavia. It is part of Nordic Fringe Network and is a multidisciplinary arts platform for local and international artists to present their innovative work ranging from performance to installation art and anything in between. The festival stands for artistic freedom and focuses on out-of-the-box and alternative works.
In 2024, the Stockholm Fringe Festival will be the host of the World Fringe Congress 2024, together with “Finfringe” in Finland. This means that the festival will be visited by hundreds of festival directors and producers from around the world.
SINUO concert is presented in collaboration with the Lithuanian Cultural Attache in Sweden, Finland and Denmark, with the support from the Lithuanian Culture Institute.
Festival is presented with support from Swedish Arts Council (Kulturrådet), Region Stockholm, Swedish Arts Grants Committee (Konstnärsnämnden) & The City of Stockholm Arts Department (Stockholm Stads Kulturförvaltning).
Interview for RADIOSENDUNG-PLATTENSPRUNG (88,VIER UKW) Berlin
A short interview for "Plattensprung" radio Berlin on electronic music, performing arts, teaching and geopolitical situation is now available online.
Video clip series for "Equilibrium"
The album "Equilibrium" is accompanied by a series of four music video clips. Directed by the Italian duo Maya Salvini, Justin Shabi and filmed by Lithuanian artist Dovilė Sadauskaitė, these music videos exploring the concept of balance universalised in humanity and highlighting four different stories of personal fights.
SINUO in the biggest cultural festival in Berlin
From May 17th to 20th, for the 25th time, the Berlin Cultural Festival (Karneval der Kulturen) took place in Berlin. Since 1996, this festival, which gathers over a million people to the capital of Germany, has been organized - with its colorful procession, outdoor events, concerts, markets, exhibitions, and many other entertainments. It is the biggest cultural event in Berlin, where this year SINUO presented his conceptual electronic music.
Represented by one of Berlin's largest alternative music production companies and communities, "ORWO HAUS Berlin," SINUO held three performances at the Berlin Cultural Festival, where he presented the album "Jupiter's Monologues", "Directions," and his latest album "Equilibrium".
"The quiet of cicadas" premiere in Kaunas
The KTU Theatre Studio "44" performance "The Quiet of Cicadas" (directed by A.
Aleinikovas) is based on the play "Pornography" by British playwright Simon Stephens
(translated into Lithuanian by Aivaras Mockus). This play, with its fragmented narrative and
intense, often emotionally charged scenes, has not been staged in Lithuania until now.
The play explores the lives of several characters, each facing their own personal struggles and
challenges. Themes such as alienation, humanity, fear, choices, and the impact of major
events on the lives of ordinary people are touched upon. All these stories and characters are
connected by the approaching 7/7 bombings in London – a series of coordinated terrorist
attacks on the city's public transport system on July 7, 2005.
Video works in Berlin
On February 4th Arnis Aleinikovas’ video works were presented in “ORWO HAUS Berlin” contemporary art showcase.
