I was born in Latvia, in a town called Daugavpils. We then moved to Lithuania, to Rokiskis, where I stayed until I was 18.
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Square in Circle – Alesia Sirokina
Square In Circle is a London-based design studio founded by designer Alesia Sirokina, whose practice explores the relationship between geometry, light, and architectural form. Established in 2019, the studio creates collectible lighting and sculptural objects distinguished by clean lines, balanced proportions, and a refined material language. Drawing on Sirokina’s background in interior architecture, each piece investigates how simple geometric forms can be transformed into expressive compositions that unite functionality with sculptural presence.
Working primarily with metal, marble, glass, and other carefully selected materials, Square In Circle combines meticulous craftsmanship with technical precision to produce lighting that functions as both illumination and architectural object. Inspired by modernist principles, geometric abstraction, and the theatrical experimentation of the Bauhaus, the studio creates timeless works that celebrate the dialogue between structure, proportion, and light while bringing a quiet sense of rhythm and elegance to contemporary interiors.
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Where were you born and where are you from?
What is your first memory connected to the art world?
Memorable connection to the art came through in my late teenage years. I was always interested in drawing; however, instead of art school, as a child I was sent to music school since my parents highly believed I would become a musician. Only at the age of 17 did my art school teacher, Linas Augulis, introduce me to painting oil on canvas; this was my first introduction to the world of art.
Have you always worked in the art/design field?
Yes. I have studied Interior Architecture and Design. After graduation, I worked as an Interior Designer in London based Architectural Practice – Project Orange. Throughout 10 years there, I worked on residential and hospitality projects, developing interior design proposals.
What led you to design creation?
As an interior designer, projects are not always about putting objects together to make a scheme. It involves designing specific items to work for a specific interior. This is when I started developing designs and realised that it is something I want to continue working on.
How would you describe your creative process and its influences?
All my designs are directly inspired by the Bauhaus and Constructivist schools of thought from the early 20th century. All designs are minimal, geometric, and in simple forms. Each light has a story and is directly inspired by artists such as László Moholy-Nagy, Oskar Schlemmer, and El Lissitzky.
Could you describe a typical day of your work?
A typical day starts at my desk, going through e-mail. After my inbox is cleared, I get into my creative mood and sketch. Once I know I have something interesting to work on, I will then draw it in 3D software, work on proportion, and see the object from all angles, and develop further, mixing materials until I get it right.
Why did you choose the specific materials you work with?
I always work with metal and marble. It works best with the geometric forms I work with. Marble is cold, brass is warm, it balance well.
What are the technical particularities of your creations?
It’s crucial to get the proportion right in Minimal design. That is why I always work on the 3D to get the product just right in size. Of course, there is furhter development is done by production, when we go through several technical drawings and then prototypes until the desired design is completed.
What advice could you give to beginning artists who would like to create sculptural design works?
Do what you want to do and don’t try to fit in a frame.
If your works had to belong to a design movement, how would you define it?
Of course, Modernist Era, Bauhaus School, Avant-garde. This movement directly inspired my designs.
What designers and artists have influenced you?
Avant-garde visionaries: László Moholy-Nagy, Oskar Schlemmer, and El Lissitzky. I research their work to get inspiration; it could be posters, ballet, or avant-garde costumes.
What contemporary designers do you appreciate?
I appreciate the works of many designers, especially admire the works of Le Corbusier, Joseph Diran, Alison Berge, Venice M, Vladimir Kegan, and many, many more.
What contemporary artists, in any kind of art, have you been inspired by?
I have a friend, artist Sky Semenike; her work, personality, and vision inspire me every day. She is an artist who breaks all boundaries, and I admire this. She is one of the exceptional people, and you can see this in her work too.
If you had to summarize your creations in one word or sentence, what would it be?
Creating complexity from simplicity.
Is there anything you would like to add?
Design is not always how it looks; most important, how it works.
“Do what you want to do and don’t try to fit in a frame.”
The Questionnaire
The Questions
(The Proust Questionnaire is a set of questions answered by the French writer Marcel Proust.
Other historical figures who have answered confession albums are Oscar Wilde,
Karl Marx, Arthur Conan Doyle, Stéphane Mallarmé, Paul Cézanne…)
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
When I am at piece, full of life and surruonded my close people.
What is your greatest fear?
Not be able mentally to protect mysef from fear.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Lack of planinig, I often jump from one task to another.
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Lack of gratitude.
Which living person do you most admire?
Guy Burgs, teacher of the art meditation.
What is your greatest extravagance?
Coffee, I need 4 cups before noon.
What is your current state of mind?
Centered but tired…
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Perfectionsim.
What is the quality you most like in a man?
Honesty, creativity and sence of humor.
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
The same qualities as in man.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
Lovely, actually…like
Which talent would you most like to have?
To be able to play violin like Nicola Benedetti.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Regulate level of emotions.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Helping others.
If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?
A bird.
Where would you most like to live?
By the sea.
What is your most treasured possession?
My art collection.
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
Loosing closed ones.
What is your favorite occupation?
Every to do with creativity.
What is your most marked characteristic?
Humour.
What do you most value in your friends?
Honesty and acceptance.
Who are your favorite writers?
Sam Harris.
Who is your hero of fiction?
Matilda.
Which historical figure do you most identify with?
Probably Leonardo Da Vinci.
Who are your heroes in real life?
Anyone with courange no matter what and never gives up.
What are your favorite names?
Ella, as my daughter’s.
What is it that you most dislike?
Beeing too busy and missing on a lot of great things around me.
What is your greatest regret?
We learn from regrets, I don’t regret anything.
How would you like to die?
Old.
What is your motto?
Life this day like it’s your last.
“Design is not always how it looks; most important, how it works.”
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