Details
- Author
- Arvydas Martinaitis
- Materials
- mixed on canvas, 2016
- Dimensions
- 40 × 40 cm
- Signature
- Hand-signed by the artist
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Artwork in the room
Arvydas Martinaitis, a Lithuanian artist, was born into a prominent family of creators. As the son of the celebrated artist Antanas Martinaitis and the grandson of acclaimed cartoonist Jonas Martinaitis, he is the inheritor of a rich artistic legacy. He frequently contemplates this inheritance, observing that his family’s creative aspirations are “encoded” within him. Nevertheless, despite the significant influence of his ancestors, Arvydas is resolved to forge his own way in the art world, dedicating himself to his personal vision and experiences.
The artwork of Arvydas Martinaitis is instantly identifiable. His paintings are distinguished by intense colours, layered textures, and energetic brushwork. Bursting with vitality and intricacy, his pieces often depict an array of subjects—plants, houses, people, and animals, both real and imaginary. This sense of richness mirrors the artist’s own optimistic and lively inner character, drawing viewers into an exploration and discovery across every canvas.
For Martinaitis, conveying the emotion of the present moment holds the greatest significance. He maintains that art should arise from spontaneity rather than the mere replication of previous sketches, which, in his view, would lack spirit and energy. “The painting will have no spirit,” he insists, underlining the necessity of working swiftly and with emotion before those initial feelings dissipate. With this method, his works become vibrant, direct, and brimming with life, capturing the ephemeral sentiments that inspire them.
The act of sharing his creations with others is fundamental to Arvydas Martinaitis’s artistic process. Upon completing a piece, he feels compelled for his art to be appreciated outside the solitude of his studio. He asserts that the satisfaction of painting increases when others engage with his work. Through his vivid, dense, and animated compositions, Arvydas welcomes viewers to experience the joy and adventure within his art, hoping the resonance and inspiration it gives him will reach others as well.
Lithuanian Artists’ Association Member
This artist was acknowledged by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania
International exposure
Nationally known
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About this artwork+
The painting presents a lively and textured surface, rich with thick impasto techniques where layers of oil paint are applied generously, creating a vibrant patchwork of colors. An array of hues including green, yellow, blue, red, and purple animate the canvas, each daub and stroke of paint vividly distinct. At the center, a large, textured swath of cream and beige dominates, surrounded by splashes and speckles of contrasting colors, conveying movement and a sense of chaotic harmony. Towards the upper left, a bright orange circle, perhaps suggestive of the sun, adds a focal point of warmth against the cooler background strokes of green and blue that might imply a natural landscape or tumultuous sky. The entire composition pulses with energy, as colors intersect and overlap in dynamic, almost sculptural forms.
