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Kristina Česonytė

Kristina Česonytė(107)

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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

  • Young And Talented - Rising Stars
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The painting features a grid-like composition filled with numerous small, square tiles. Each tile varies in color, predominantly shades of blue and gray, interspersed with streaks of black lines that add a dynamic, somewhat chaotic feel. The squares collectively form an obscured image of a face, with details like eyes and a nose slightly distinguishable amidst the abstract pattern. The grid layout juxtaposed with the organic form of a human visage creates a compelling contrast, suggesting themes of structure versus nature, or the digital pixelation in contrast to human perception. The use of blue tones might evoke feelings of calm and introspection, while the black streaks add a layer of intensity and depth.