Arvydas Zdanavičius, a modern Lithuanian artist, finished his studies at the Stepas Žukas Art College in 1971 and obtained his degree from the Lithuanian Institute of Art in 1976. His academic background laid a solid groundwork for his career in visual arts, where he is known for his unique painting style.
Throughout his career, Zdanavičius has organized approximately 20 solo exhibitions—nine of which were held in Lithuania and eleven in Germany. Beyond these personal exhibitions, he has also taken part in many group shows, thereby extending his reach and artistic influence both within Lithuania and abroad.
To Zdanavičius, paintings are far more than decorative pieces or elements of interior design. He believes each painting preserves a particular moment in time and serves as a distinctive means of self-expression. His artistic method reveals a profound link between his daily life and the works he creates.
Zdanavičius primarily works in oils using the palette knife (mastichino) technique, exploring a range of genres but showing a particular affinity for cityscapes. Through his art, he expresses his perspective on life, making painting a central part of who he is both personally and professionally.
About this artwork+
In the painting "Kaunas Old Town 12," one sees an evocative street scene capturing a vibrant and slightly bustling day in an old town. The perspective is down a narrow cobblestone road flanked by historic multicolored buildings each adorned with charming architectural details such as baroque-style windows and subtly ornate facades. Towards the vanishing point, a quaint church with a prominent, brightly colored tower stands, perhaps acting as a sentinel over the town. The sky above is swathed in a mix of blues and whites, suggesting a clear day with ample sunlight casting dynamic shadows across the scene. The impressionist style enhances the sense of movement and life, as if the town is subtly vibrating with the day's activity. Patches of bright colors —reds, yellows, and blues— energize the scene, mirroring the vitality of an old town rich with history and contemporary life.




















