Times
Vilnius Academy of Arts
Assoc. prof. Dr Rūta Mickienė
This work explores ancient Baltic perceptions of time as cyclical – flowing with nature, shaped by rituals, and guided by the Sun and the Moon. Mythological time coexists with modern, linear time. As the mythologist Libertas Klimka said: “We each live in two times, the historical and the archaic.” The animated film Laikai (Times) is inspired by the belief that when winter’s dark forces eclipse the Sun, time halts. Only a deep human connection with the mythical realm can restore the cycle. This work reflects Baltic heritage and beliefs rooted in cyclical time, inviting us to both learn and experience our traditions.