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+
The painting depicts two towering architectural structures, mirroring each other with a central dividing line suggesting symmetry between them. These buildings resemble Gothic cathedrals, characterized by their pointed arches and ornate, spire-like features atop the roof. The artist employs a vibrant palette predominantly consisting of reds, yellows, and blues, applied in a seemingly haphazard yet layered manner, suggesting both texture and the chaotic merging of elements. Streaks and splatters of white and darker colors overlay the composition, adding to the feeling of dynamic movement, as if the scene is being viewed through a rain-splattered window. The backdrop, painted in lighter blues and whites, contrasts with the brighter colors of the structures, highlighting their formidable presence. The style is distinctly expressionistic, capturing more of an emotive representation than a literal one, evoking a sense of historical grandeur battling against the elements of time and nature.
