I let intuition guide me, drawing inspiration from nature’s gentle patterns.
Understanding an artist’s journey offers a deeper appreciation of their work, the influences, decisions, and passions that shape their creative path…
For Ginte, art is both a refuge and a bridge. After years in the fast-paced corporate world, she turned to painting and ceramics as a way to slow down, reconnect, and create moments of serenity. Her abstract paintings invite stillness, while her vases honour cultural roots and timeless craftsmanship.
In this conversation, we explore how she channels calm into her work, the stories her pieces hold, and the evolving dialogue between her two creative mediums.
In this conversation, Ginte shares her journey from a high-pressure corporate career to a life rooted in creativity and presence. Initially drawn to painting as a way to slow down and reconnect with herself, she discovered in both painting and ceramics a profound sense of purpose. Her abstract works blend colour, texture and composition to evoke stillness, while her vases honour cultural traditions and the timeless bond between beauty and function. Ginte speaks openly about finding calm in the creative process, the inspiration she draws from nature, and the interplay between minimal design and emotional storytelling. Whether through brushstroke or clay, her work offers spaces for pause, reflection and connection.
LSA: Your abstract paintings offer a sense of calm and serenity. What helps you tap into that feeling when you’re creating?
When I’m creating, I tap into calm and serenity by slowing down and becoming fully present in the moment. I focus on the rhythm of my brushstrokes, the flow of colors blending on the canvas, and the quiet dialogue between my emotions and the materials. Harmony and balance are at the heart of my work, values that became deeply important to me after years of living a fast-paced life as a business person, where constant achievement often came with stress and pressure. Painting is my way of responding to that chapter of my life. In my abstract pieces, I use color, texture, and composition to create a sense of calmness and tranquility. I let intuition guide me, drawing inspiration from nature’s gentle patterns, subtle textures, and shifting light. My intention is to offer viewers a space of peace and serenity, where they can pause, breathe, and find a moment of respite from their hectic lives.
LSA: On your website, you mention that your vases are a celebration of where we come from. Can you tell us more about that idea and how it shapes your designs?
For me, vases are more than functional objects. They are vessels of memory, culture, and connection. When I say they’re a celebration of where we come from, I’m referring to both our shared human history and my own personal roots. Across time and cultures, vases have held flowers, food, water, and symbolic meaning. They’ve been part of our rituals, our daily lives, and our art for thousands of years. My designs are inspired by nature and traditional craftsmanship, yet they embrace a modern aesthetic. I think of them as a bridge between past and present—a reminder that beauty and function have always been intertwined. Each piece reflects the textures, forms, and rhythms found in the natural world, grounding us in something timeless. In creating them, I hope to honor the traditions that shaped us while offering something that feels fresh and alive in today’s homes.
LSA: When someone lives with one of your pieces (whether a painting or a vase) what do you hope they feel or experience?
I hope they feel a sense of calm, connection, and belonging, that I believe we all need more of in our lives. Whether it’s a painting on their wall or a vase in their hands, I want my work to create a quiet moment in their day—a moment that invites them to pause, breathe, and feel grounded. My pieces are not simply decorations; they are experiences meant to be lived with. I want each work to be something you engage with over time, noticing new details, moods, and emotions as light and life move around it.
LSA: Your work feels both modern and deeply personal. How do you balance minimal aesthetics with emotional storytelling?
For me, minimal aesthetics and emotional storytelling are not opposites—they complement each other. I strip away anything unnecessary so that form, color, and texture can speak more clearly. This simplicity creates space for emotion to breathe. The modern side of my work comes from clean lines, balanced proportions, and a restrained palette, while the personal side comes from the memories, traditions, and natural inspirations that shape each piece. Every curve, glaze, or brushstroke carries a quiet narrative—whether it’s the rhythm of waves, the texture of earth, or the stillness of a moment in nature. By keeping the visual language minimal, I allow the emotional content to resonate without distraction, inviting the viewer to bring their own stories and feelings into the work. In this way, the design remains timeless, yet deeply personal.
LSA: What excites you most right now in your creative practice?
Right now, I’m most excited about exploring the meeting point between my mediums—allowing my ceramics and paintings to inspire and transform one another. I’m excited to see what my hands and my imagination can create over and over again, I love to surprise myself as I am not the same person who I was a moment ago.