Šarlis Pero, PELENĖ, 1992
Even though those books were printed on paper of poor quality and had soft covers, the powerful illustrations and the realness of the images were what caught the eye. Tales like “Cinderella” and “Red Riding Hood” had visuals that became classics, allowing readers to escape their gloomy days.
Petrikaitė-Tulienė was studying at Kaunas Art School from 1925 to 1934, and the crafty skills she acquired later were useful when creating her own art. The author was among the first ones in Lithuania to tinker with the dynamics of metal, also delving into sheet graphics since her father taught her blacksmithing. Her creative range is truly impressive – illustrations, posters, exlibris, ceramics, and sculptures. Decorative works titled “Lithuania” were awarded the Grand Prix in the Global Exhibition in Paris in 1937.
