Rhythm

In the painting titled "Rhythm" by Alma Karalevičienė, a vivid array of abstract forms and dynamic strokes creates a striking visual composition. The color palette is soft yet varied, featuring shades of muted blues, grays, beiges, and hints of green and black. These colors divide the canvas into distinctive sections which appear both harmonically blended and individually assertive.The left side of the painting is dominated by soothing tones of beige and blue, over which smeared and more textured applications of paint suggest a sense of movement. A noticeable feature is a series of vertical, jagged lines in a rusty orange color that seem to pulse rhythmically across the smoother background.Contrasting dramatically with this gentler scene, the central and right portions of the composition introduce a bolder, graphic element with dense, black vertical lines that resemble tall grass or reeds. This cluster of dark lines stands out against the lighter sections and is connected by a thin, horizontal bronze line that streaks across the painting, perhaps symbolizing continuity or a horizon.Further to the right, the composition alternates between patches of clean blues and creamy beige areas, with layers of paint scraped, overlaid, and dripped in an energetically haphazard manner. Some areas feature translucent layers, allowing underpainting to show through, contributing to the depth and complexity of the work.Overall, this abstract painting by Alma Karalevičienė intrigues with its varied textures and rhythmic juxtapositions of color and form, evoking a sense of both chaos and calm.