Konstantinas Bogdanas Lithuanian, b. 1961

Konstantinas Bogdanas (Jr.) (b. 1961, Vilnius) is a conceptual artist. In his practice he combines different media such as objects, installations, performance and photographs. Most important to him, however, is language, both its text and its context. Bogdanas questions abstract notions such as art, identity and perception as well as sense of self.  This is often achieved through negation, by employing the absurdity of a situation, and by a demand for self-determination. The contrast between minimalist expression and depth of content makes his works effective. The key words in Bogdanas’ work are (non)coincidence, (in)adequacy, (un)necessity, (non)fruition, (un)usefulness, (non)understanding, (in)capability. An element of humour is present, although it always gives way to existential doubt. (based on: Monika Krikštopaitytė, Nacionalinė Dailės Galerija Art Information Centre)