From the beginning of January, a unique photography exhibition entitled “A Look at KTU: Dialogues between Young People and Architecture” opened on the 4th floor of Kaunas Akropolis. Photographer Remis Ščerbauskas invites viewers to take a journey through the spaces of the KTU student campus, revealing the dynamics of a young and vibrant student city.
“In these photographs, people become dynamic accents against a backdrop of static objects, breathing life and context into the compositions. The contrast between movement and stillness prompts reflection on the relationship between people and their environment, offering a fresh perspective on everyday spaces,” says Ščerbauskas.
According to him, the synergy between students and university spaces, such as faculties, science and technology centres, the M-Lab, and the Santaka Valley, as well as the contemporary university library, gives new meaning to the overall image of the KTU campus.
“Unexpected angles, such as the roof of the historical building at the Faculty of Chemical Technology or the ventilation pipes in the KTU M-Lab courtyard, photographed from below, not only provide a new perspective on familiar surroundings, but also create a dialogue between people and the architecture that surrounds them. For example, in the photo taken near the M-Lab vents, a student wearing headphones is captured – his silhouette and posture echo industrial elements, blending organically into the landscape of the campus,” says the photographer.
Photographer Ščerbauskas, the author of the exhibition, creates portraits and works in the genre of street photography. He is constantly searching for a unique approach to capturing everyday situations. His artistic style was shaped through his close study of black-and-white studio portraits. After six years working in a studio, he transitioned to street photography, seeking to capture the essence of the contemporary urban environment.
Ščerbauskas currently actively exhibits his work in public spaces, galleries, and online catalogues. In 2021, he published his first photography book, Teritorija Kaunas / gatvės fotografija (Kaunas Territory / Street Photography).
The Akropolis exhibition runs until February 2, 2026.
