Kristina Česonytė

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"K. Česonytė’s paintings are variations on Expressionist painting: characterized by a trembling touch, energetic brushstrokes, and expressive paint textures with which she often seems to 'sculpt' figures, objects, and landscape elements. In terms of genre, the scope of her work is quite traditional. Landscapes predominate, though the artist has also painted a series of still lifes, numerous urban scenes, and the occasional stylized portrait. Yet, other aspects of K. Česonytė’s painting align her less with classical modernist art and more with the imagery of the contemporary, media-saturated world. 'My tools are the computer and virtual space,' she says. The visual imagery in her paintings derives not from reality itself, but from a virtual—or secondary—reality. For this creative artist, however, that serves merely as a springboard or a starting signal that liberates both imagination and hand. In her work, this secondary reality—or a chance motif—and the artist’s imagination most often intertwine inseparably. Images suggested by modern media are transformed into authentic visions, deeply and sensitively experienced by the painter herself."

Art critic Kristina Stančienė

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This painting by Kristina Česonytė, titled "Hidden Figure," features a silhouette of a standing person. It's cleverly revealed through stripes of various colors and textures. The background appears to be made of various strips that could be paper or fabric, interspersed with bits of text, photographs, and drawings. The artist uses layers and a technique that involves arranging the stripes horizontally across the canvas. As the viewer looks closer, the form of a person emerges from the patterned chaos. This style plays with the idea of hidden forms within visible media, requiring the viewer to pause and focus to discover the figure. Kristina Česonytė's approach blends elements of mystery and straightforwardness, drawing viewers into a visual puzzle. Her use of recycled or repurposed materials adds depth and texture to the work, making it not only a painting but also a statement on seeing the unseen in everyday materials.