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Aurelija Kairytė Smolianskienė is a painter whose artwork has been featured in numerous local exhibitions throughout Lithuania. She adeptly merges watercolour and oil on canvas, delving into the dynamic relationship between these two mediums to craft vibrant and harmonious compositions. By making deliberate choices in materials, she is able to experiment with both translucency and texture, producing paintings that capture delicate nuances of colour and form.
Residing on an animal farm nestled within the Lithuanian countryside, Aurelija is constantly surrounded by unspoiled forests and tranquil velvet lakes that inspire her artistic vision each day. The magical landscape and its wealth of natural beauty frequently appear as repeating motifs in her paintings. Moreover, local folk legends and the fantasies sparked by them nurture her imagination, playing a significant role in shaping her visual narratives.
Drawing extensively on her own experiences and emotions, Aurelija’s work remains deeply personal while also resonating with a wider audience. As an artist whose roots are grounded in rural Lithuania, she recognizes that her imagery defies straightforward interpretation, weaving together passing recollections, regional myths, and silent dreams. This sense of mystery encourages viewers to engage with her art through their own individual perspectives.
Academically trained in the arts, she completed her studies at the National School of Art. In 2008, Aurelija earned a Master of Arts degree from the Vilnius Academy of Arts in Lithuania, a significant achievement that has further fostered her development as an artist.
About this artwork+
This painting, titled "Blessed" by Aurelija Kairytė Smolianskienė, features a surreal and dreamlike scene. At the center, there's a woman with a serene, closed-eyed expression. She holds a small figure, perhaps a child, who shares her tranquil demeanor. Above the woman's head, there's a deer with a magnificent antler, on which small houses and trees are balancing. The houses have red roofs, and the trees are simple and green. Various elements like a bird and sprouting branches are also part of this harmonious antler scenery, creating a sense of life growing in unexpected places. Around the figures, the background is soft and hazy, primarily in yellow tones that evoke a sense of warmth and light. The painting uses muted colors with occasional bursts of red and brown, adding depth and contrast. Aurelija Kairytė Smolianskienė's style here is distinctively whimsical and layered, suggesting themes of connectivity and protection. The imagery blends nature with humanity seamlessly, creating a narrative that feels both mythical and intimate.
