Art that honors tradition, explores identity, and draws you in, border by border.
Step up close to any piece by Axel, and the details begin to unfold. Every border is intentional, every line carved or burned by hand. His work pulls from both Baltic folklore and Southwestern design, two regions that shaped his life and artistic eye in deeply personal ways. You’ll spot these influences in the symmetry of a wood-burned frame, the repetition in his carved linocuts, and the warmth in each finished piece.
Working from a home studio he shares with his girlfriend, a space full of creativity, music, and mutual support, Axel builds every artwork slowly and thoughtfully. His wood-burned panels are made using a classic pen-style burner on natural wood, then finished with layers of color pencil and paint. His linoleum prints are carved by hand, rolled with ink, and pressed directly to paper. The result: a striking, tactile experience that feels both ancient and deeply personal.
What sets Axel’s work apart is his commitment to ornamental framing-decorative borders that ground and define each piece. It’s a signature that’s stayed with him for years and continues to evolve, paying tribute to his Lithuanian upbringing and his travels through New Mexico. These borders aren’t just design elements, they’re part of the story.
And then there’s the name: FallingChildren. A nod to his younger, emo-punk self and a Wattpad horror story that left a lasting mark, the name started as a childhood art tag and never left. It’s quirky, personal, and like his art, a reminder that identity is layered, ever-changing, and often a little unexpected.
What You'll Find at Bloom
Hand-burned wood panels with vibrant, folk-inspired detail, carved and hand-pressed linoleum prints with a mix of Baltic, Southwestern, and deeply personal motifs
Follow Along
With FallingChildren
Why Bloom?
“One of the main reasons that I moved to Providence from my hometown in Vermont years ago was the sense of community I felt just from visiting the city. Shop Bloom PVD has that exact sense of community connection that drew me to Providence in the first place. I love the creative space that Shop Bloom provides to not only just show my own artwork, but connect and learn from other artists and creatives in the area.” - Axel, FallingChildren
Fun Fact
Axel collects vinyl records, over 1,000 of them. His living room? Basically a museum of sound.
A note from Bloom: Axel is also our shop manager!