Welcome to Immortal Flowers

March 13th

Immortal Flowers showcases the work of Lithuanian-American artist Lucija Tijunelis. Here you will find some of her works on display as well as information about her art and gallery showings.

Enjoy her work here, and if you see something you absolutely adore, please contact her via the contact form from the menu above.

“First Fridays” Exhibit and Activity

March 4th

On the first Friday of every month, The Frame Gallery in downtown Bryan hosts a really nice art event perfect for date nights, the whole family, or a solo break in monotony with art on display, live music, and a hands-on activity– this week, the art of Lucija Tijunelis is on display, and you can even give pressed floral collage a try firsthand!

Lucija Artwork
Lucija Artwork
Event details: Original Art by 50+ artists- and three special exhibits this month:

  • art by Lucija Tijunelis
  • photography by children served by Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
  • and artwork by patients and friends of Hospice Brazos Valley

Lucija Artwork
Live Jazz and Blue, live music 6:30pm to 9:30pm, Special Art Activity this month: make your own collage with dried plant materials from the collection of Lucija Tijunelis. Refreshments and cash wine bar.

Pressed Floral Art Exhibit in New York City

September 15th

From mid-October through mid-November 2007, a selection of Lucija Tijunelis’ works will be on display for purchase in a Manhattan gallery. The memorial exhibit honors the life of the artist as Lithuanian immigrant, American citizen, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and folk-art innovator.

Exhibition dates:
October 15 - November 16, 2007
Weekdays: 7 am - 7 pm
(Fridays to 8 pm)

Location:
The Klatch Coffeehouse / Gallery
9 Maiden Lane (west of Broadway) [map]
212 . 227 . 7276

Memorial Prayer Service - June 15th

May 31st

Many have expressed the desire to pay respects to Lucija by attending a service in her honor. On Friday, June 15 th at 6pm in the Chapel at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (College Station, TX), we will celebrate Evening Prayer with Brazos Valley Schola Cantorum – This should be lovely and fitting such a wonderful lady!

Lucija “Mamaite” Tijunelis will be missed

May 17th

Lucija Tijunelis holding artworkLucija Tijunelis passed away peacefully in her sleep on the 16th of May 2007. She remains in our hearts a beautiful, “immortal flower.”

Gallery Showing at Brazos Center April-June, 2007

April 18th

Lucija Tijunelis at the Brazos CenterLucija “Mamaite” Tijunelis has 15 beautiful pieces on public display at The Brazos Center in Bryan, Texas. This showing will last from mid-April through mid-June.

If you chance a visit, be sure to come back here and send her a note via the contact page, please! :)

Lucija Tijunelis — Best of Show

February 22nd

Tijunelis - Best of ShowValio!
Lucija Tijunelis won the “Best of Show” award at the Brazos Valley Art League Juried Art Show held February 17, 2007 for her piece “Memory II.”

Art Used in Jenny Morgan Album Cover

July 4th

Jenny Morgan - CD Album Cover
Singer/song writer Jenny Morgan, an area musician, commissioned Lucija Tijunelis to produce some of her unique, signature art style to be used as a cover for her latest album. Two pieces [1][2] were chosen based on their originality and home-style flavor and can be seen in an album on this web gallery.

You can order your own copy of Jenny Morgan’s CDs at her website.