Congratulations to Laima Andrejeva (Latvia), the winner of the 2024 YPP People’s Choice Award! Her captivating artwork, titled “Wardrobe,” has resonated deeply with our visitors, earning a remarkable number of votes. As part of the prize, established by YPP sponsor Vilniaus Rotušė, Laima will host a solo exhibition at the historic Vilnius Rotušė (Vilnius Town Hall).

Don’t miss the chance to see her award-winning piece alongside works from the 33 finalists at the Vilnius Picture Gallery, available for viewing until January 25, 2025.

The YPP organisers would like to express their sincere gratitude to over 1.500 visitors who helped to elect the winning art piece; your votes and participation are genuinely invaluable to the success of our competition!

2024 YPP People’s Choice Award recipient

Laima Andrejeva

“Wardrobe” oil on canvas; 240 x 180 cm (open), 190 x 120cm (closed).

While painting this work, I wanted to delve into myself, into my subconscious, recalling my childhood. In the center of the painting is my daughter, through whom I speak about myself. Each item in the wardrobe symbolizes an important event, emotion, or person for me. Childhood is a crucial phase of life where we draw everything for our future, but sometimes the experience can be traumatic and negatively affect the quality of life in adulthood. With this work, I invite others to look into their own “wardrobes.”