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+
This painting by Kristina Česonytė, called "One without the other," is quite intriguing. The artwork features abstract forms and swirling patterns. Black and pink dominate the canvas, with touches of blue. At first glance, the swirls might seem random, but you can feel a sense of flow and movement. The painter uses broad, sweeping strokes that suggest energy and emotion. There's a contrast too, between the heavier black and the lighter pink, creating a visual balance. Kristina Česonytė uses a style that is very expressive and free. She seems to let her brushwork convey feelings and ideas openly, without strict boundaries. This approach lets viewers interpret the painting in their own ways, finding personal meanings in the abstract shapes and colors. It's a beautiful example of modern art where the emotional experience takes center stage.
