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Živilė Vaičiukynienė is a contemporary Lithuanian artist and painter based in Kaunas and Prienai, an officially recognized artist, a creator of original jewellery, and a curator of international art projects. She has actively participated in exhibitions and plein-air painting events since 2007. Her unique, one-of-a-kind works have found their way into private collections across Europe, including Latvia, Estonia, Ukraine, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Spain, as well as the Republic of South Africa.
In the artist’s oil and acrylic paintings, contemporary interpretations of nature become metaphors that open up a space for reflecting on the human inner world. Mystery is at the heart of her artistic practice. She never reveals everything entirely, leaving room for the viewer’s intuition. This sense of freedom and lightness is enhanced by her fluid, expressive brushwork, poetic imagery, and subtle interplay of light.
The expressive, raised textures on her canvases lend the works a tactile depth, transforming the magical world she creates into more than a visual focal point within an interior: it becomes a space for tranquillity and contemplation. Her aim is not to reproduce visible reality, but to bring light, a quiet dialogue, and spiritual harmony into the surrounding environment.
This artist was acknowledged by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania
Authors artworks were purchased by musems
About this artwork+
The painting appears to be divided into two panels. On the left side, there's a strikingly vivid visual of blue fibers, possibly a close-up of a fabric or textile, with droplets of water that emphasize texture and color depth. It creates an abstract, almost icy landscape or micro-world feeling. Transitioning to the right panel, it features the ethereal image of a female figure, her face and body emerging softly amidst a chaotic swirl of dark and neutral tones mixed with hints of green and orange. Her expression is serene and haunting, and her hair flows like strands of silver, blending into the abstract forms around her. The surroundings suggest a fusion of organic and liquid forms, possibly referencing natural elements like water, earth, and vegetation. The interplay of colors and forms between both panels suggests a narrative or thematic connection, potentially exploring themes of nature, humanity, and the ephemeral.
