Agapė – a new exhibit

At this year’s Amber Trip fair in Lithuania, the Amber Museum acquired a new exhibit, enriching its collection.

Artist: Reimundas Padleckas, Vilnius, Lithuania
Object: “Agapė”
Materials: amber, walnut shell, a fork – found in the attic of an old house in Klaipėda, dating from between the First and Second World Wars. The plate – inherited from the artist’s grandfather, from before the war. The knife – from the early 20th century.

The author’s word about his work: It is a treat for guests. Best friends want to help themselves from the heart. These are friendly and warm thoughts. They materialize, have form, grow out as fantastic fruit in pieces of amber. It’s a spiritual feast. Antique dishes (early 20th century) broken and folded symbolize the passage of time. And the food – for the soul is always the same. It’s out of time range. R. Moon cat