Lagoon. Preila

Gabrielė Prišmantaitė stands out among the new generation of gifted young painters, offering contemporary art a revitalizing perspective. She characterizes her artistic method as "seen and dreamt," underscoring the dynamic interplay between observation and imagination in her creations. This guiding principle shapes her work, encouraging audiences to encounter more than mere visual representation.

In Gabrielė's own words, "Seen and dreamt, because you never want to rely blindly on what your eyes see. It is best to see, forget and then remember the vision after it has been passed through you, when it is more of an emotion than a specific image with particular details." By following this approach, she is able to imbue her paintings with richer significance, elevating commonplace subjects into expressive and emotionally resonant pieces.

Landscapes and plants are among her preferred motifs, painted with meticulous attention and precision. Much of the inspiration for the captivating beauty she portrays comes from the Curonian Spit, known for its distinctive environment and enchanting mood. She frequently depicts these terrains bathed in the golden light of sunrise or sunset, or shrouded in gentle clouds, lending them an ethereal, dreamlike atmosphere. The stretches of land in her art often appear to drift between the expansive sky and reflective waters, evoking the image of mystical islands suspended in boundless space.

The theme of spring is a frequent motif in Gabrielė Prišmantaitė’s paintings, where the tender shimmer of first blossoms across her canvases expresses the exuberance of life. Soft hues envelop dunes and meadows, conjuring images that radiate calm and a profound connection to untamed nature. This peaceful mood extends beyond the landscapes themselves, suffusing the viewer’s surroundings with a gentle and calming presence.