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, "Seaside Motif" by Arvydas Kašauskas, captures a lush, vibrant forest scene. Tall, slender trees stand prominently in the foreground. Their trunks, painted in shades of purple and brown, contrast with the lively greens and yellows of the leaves. Behind the trees, glimpses of a serene, light blue sea peek through. The sky, visible at the top, echoes this calming blue, almost merging sea and sky. The artist uses bold, thick strokes, giving texture and a sense of movement to the foliage. Kašauskas's style here is expressive and somewhat abstract. He plays with color and form to evoke the beauty of a coastal forest. The varied brushwork adds a dynamic energy, making the scene feel both alive and inviting. This painting is a vivid exploration of nature’s colors and shapes, crafted with a modern, artistic flair.
