Painting in the room
"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
About this artwork+
The painting depicts a detailed, textured landscape dominated by hues of blue, green, and gray. At the center, there is a distinct, leaf-like plant with a cluster of thin, upright tendrils that seem almost floral. Surrounding this central element are various forms that resemble lichen or coral, spreading out across the composition in intricate patterns. The background and these elements together create a mosaic of tiny, bubble-like circles that give the impression of a delicately frosted surface. The lower part of the painting introduces slightly warmer green tones, suggesting grass or thin leaves that add a soft contrast to the otherwise cool palette. The overall effect is reminiscent of a miniature underwater or frost-covered scene, rich in texture and meticulous detail.
