Artist Statement:
I am a contemporary mixed media artist whose work explores the intersection of abstraction, storytelling, and emotional expression. Working across both traditional and digital processes, I create layered compositions that combine graffiti-inspired energy, expressive mark-making, symbolic imagery, and cinematic atmosphere.
My artistic practice blends acrylics, oil pastels, charcoal, spray paint, ink, resin, diamond dust, gold leaf, and digital hand drawing to build immersive visual worlds where emotion becomes narrative. Animals, iconic figures, surreal characters, flowers, and fragmented memories frequently appear throughout my work as reflections of identity, freedom, vulnerability, luxury, rebellion, and modern culture.
I describe my evolving style as “Expressive Narrative Abstraction” — a fusion of contemporary abstraction and narrative-driven imagery characterized by bold color, exaggerated forms, layered textures, and emotionally charged compositions. Many of my recent works move toward darker, more cinematic storytelling, creating scenes that feel suspended between reality, nostalgia, and imagination.
Rather than separating digital and physical creation, I view both as part of the same artistic evolution. My process often begins with digital hand drawing and conceptual layering before expanding into mixed media surfaces enhanced with physical texture and hand-finished details. This dialogue between technology and traditional materials allows me to push beyond conventional boundaries while maintaining a deeply personal and expressive visual language.
Originally from Lithuania and now working internationally, my artwork has been exhibited in galleries and art fairs across Europe and North America, including exhibitions in Paris, Los Angeles, and the Netherlands. Through my work, I aim to create art that feels alive — emotionally immersive, visually dynamic, and open to interpretation long after the first encounter.
Education:
Kaunas Technology University, Kaunas, Lithuania, MA 1996
Kaunas Technology University, Kaunas, Lithuania, BA 1994
Awards & Distinctions:
2021 - Contemporary Art Curator Magazine – ‘Power of Creativity Art Prize’
2019- American Art Awards -category “2019’S Best Landscape Impressionists” 6thd place- United States
2018- American Art Awards -category “Abstract” 3rd place- United States
2018- Light Space & Time Art Gallery (USA) the “Abstracts" Art Exhibition Painting category 10th place
2018- The finalist in the Fusion Art's (USA)- the 2nd Annual Colors International Juried Art Exhibition
2018 - The finalist Fusion Art's (USA)- the 3rd Annual Landscapes International Juried Art Exhibition
2018 -The finalist Fusion Art's (USA)- the 2nd Annual Black & White International Juried Art Exhibition
Professional/Teaching Experience:
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESS:
2026 - USA News - TedyZet Contemporary Artist Reveals Icons Off Duty
2025 - Art + Entertainment Magazine — “Four Perspectives in Contemporary Art”, by Zak Lodhi (Scottsdale edition)
2025 - The Los Angeles Tribune – ‘Acclaimed Artist TedyZet Redefines Floral Imagery in Los Angeles Art Show’ By Dan Jordan on March 13, 2025
2025 - The Ritz Herald - TedyZet’s Vibrant Fusion: Abstract Animals and Flowers Take Center Stage
2022 - The Ritz Herald - 'THE PRESTIGIOUS SALON D’AUTOMNE TO FEATURE TADAS ZAICIKAS’ STENCIL ART' by D'Arcy Sardone
2022 - The Ritz Herald - 'HOW PAINTER TADAS ZAICIKAS ACHIEVED PROMINENCE IN URBAN ABSTRACT STREET ART' by Dennis Keller
2022 - Maison & Jardin magazine, issue #148 - 'From colors to emotion, the work of a street art painter'
2022 – Magazine ‘ART & Design, March-April-May 2022’ – “Tadas Zaicikas- Declarations of Love!”, -by Marie Agnès MOLLER
2021 – Magazine ‘Loft & Decoration’ – 2021, “Tadas Zaicikas-Painter”- Interview, by Laetitia Ramet
2021 – ValueWalk.com - TADAS ZAICIKAS EVALUATES THE TYPES OF ART THAT OUTPERFORMED THE S&P 500’, - by Adriaan Brits
2021 – The Times of Israel – ‘Modern Artists in Every Century’, - by Craig Lebrau
2021- Daily Express - 'It’s the new crypto!' Art sales 'skyrocket' during pandemic as punters make investments, -by Oliver Pritchard-Jones
2021- Techbullion.com - Visual artist Tadas Zaicikas shares his positive outlook for the online art industry, -by Adriaan Brits
2021- Econotimes.com – The COVID 19 Pandemic Has Reshaped the Art of Selling Artwork, -by James Carnell
2021- TED ed – The String in Jazz, -by Anthony Niels
2020- canolinecritiks.blogspot.com – Tadas Zaicikas Les Strates De Lemotion, -by Caroline Canault
2020- Bougie Art Gallery Magazine, Issues 6/ September 2020 (Canada)
2020- Bougie Art Gallery Magazine, Issues 5/ June 2020 (Canada)
2019- Le magazine Cdel’art 15 special – Interview (France)
2019- VOYZX Art #5 Volume II -The Atmosphere of Creativity - Interview (Canada)
2019- 1340 Art Magazine 2019//Q3 (France)
2019- Issue 15 of Spotlight Contemporary Art Magazine – Art publication (France)
2018- Issue 8 of Spotlight Contemporary Art Magazine – Art publication (France)
2018- AKOUN - Guide La cote des peintres 2018 (France)
2018- ArtQuench Masters Edition Art Book II 2018 -Art publication (USA)
2018- Inspiration: International Art Book_ Contemporary Masters Collection_ volume 6 (USA)
Exhibitions:
2026- March - Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
2025 - October - Societe Du Salon D’Automne, Art Fair, Paris, France
2025- February 19-23, 2025 - LA Art Show, Los Angeles, CA, USA
2025- March 20-23, 2025 - Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
2024 - October 22-27 - Societe Du Salon D’Automne, Art Fair, Paris, France
2024 - October 3-6 - Atlanta Art Fair, Atlanta, USA – (Art-E Gallery)
2023 - November 6 – December 20 – “Smiling World by TedyZet”, -TedyZet Art Gallery (Canada)
2023 - February 6 – 28 – “Water World – Jump Into The Blue”, - TedyZet Art Gallery (Canada)
2022- Societe Du Salon D’Automne, Art Fair, Paris, France
2021- Art Shopping at Carrusel du Louvre, Art Fair, Paris, France
2021- The Tokyo Art Exhibition, ES Gallery - Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
2021- Phìlo-poèm, M.A.D.S. Art gallery, Milano, Italy
2020- ADAF -2020, ANNUAL DUTCH ART FAIR, Amsterdam, Netherlands
2020- LOCKDOWN SESSIONS, Art Gallery STUDIO AESSE, Antwerp, Belgium
2020- Rise of the future, Bougie Art Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2020- Isolation, Bougie Art Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2020- ART CAPITAL, Le Salon Des Independants, Paris, France
2019- MAMAG Modern Art Museum/ Castle Hubertendorf, Blindenmarkt, Austria
2019- Art Shopping at Carrusel du Louvre, Art Fair, Paris, France
2019- Le Salon Des Independants- En Coree Du Sud, Seoul, South Korea
2019- TriBeCa Art Show, Gallery 104, NYC, USA
2019- 1stdibs Art Show, Gallery 104, NYC, USA
2019- International Fine Art Biennale Basel, Switzerland
2018- Spectrum Miami, The World Wide Art & Artavita Pavilion, Miami, USA
2018- Art Shopping at Carrusel du Louvre, Art Fair, Paris, France
2018- We Contemporary, Musa International Artspace, MANIFESTA 12, BIENNIAL, Palermo, Italy
2018 - Abstraction in Action, Artusiasm Art Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2018 - ALL Abstraction, Contemporary Art Gallery Online
2018- Visions Gallery, Toronto, Musing on the Edge
Artistic Influences:
Paul Serusier, Claude Monet, Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat, Cy Twombly, David Hockney
Artist Tags:
street art, pop art, contemporary art, mixed media, neo expressionism, figurative art
