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Arvydas Kašauskas was born in 1959 in Vilnius. From 1977 to 1982, he studied fresco and mosaic at the Vilnius Academy of Arts.
“The quality of art remains a matter of the author’s ambition and integrity,” says Kašauskas. In simple terms, art is good when the artist cares and stays honest.
Kašauskas was trained in monumental art—a discipline focused on scale, structure, and permanence. This background still shapes his work today. He approaches painting not as simple depiction, but as construction: each piece is built, carrying a sense of weight and space.
After the fall of the Soviet regime, he began working independently, moving from public, state-commissioned frescoes to more intimate canvas works. While the scale changed, his material approach remained.
Paint is not just applied—it is scraped, pressed, and layered, creating dense, tactile surfaces. His work balances control with unpredictability.
Looking back, Kašauskas describes his early artistic drive as a search for “a brighter, more compelling life,” shaped by a time when art held a distinct cultural role.
Today, he sees creativity as something open to everyone—not limited to artists, but available to anyone shaping their life with intention.
Landscape remains a constant in his work. Often painting outdoors, he draws from the energy of place and shared creative experience. Even in abstraction, nature is still present—reduced to rhythm, form, and space.
For Kašauskas, every painting is, ultimately, an abstraction.
About this artwork+
This painting by Arvydas Kašauskas captures a vibrant and textured landscape. We see a broad, sweeping view. There are mountains in the background. The sky above them is a mix of blue and white, suggesting clouds. Below, a sea or a large lake stretches across the middle, its surface dotted with small, dark shapes that could be boats. In the foreground, there's an abstract depiction of a village. It's a collage of colors and shapes. Reds, yellows, and whites stand out. These bright, scattered elements could represent houses and people. Kašauskas uses a thick, impasto technique. This creates a sense of movement and life. The style is expressive and modern. The painting feels alive, almost as if it is in motion. His use of bold, vivid colors draws the eye and evokes emotions. It's a dynamic piece that invites the viewer to explore every detail.
