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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+
The painting "Show Must Go On" by Aurelija Kairytė Smolianskienė is a vibrant, chaotic blend of colors and intricate detail, predominated by deep reds and purples. At first glance, the composition seems to overflow with activity, featuring a variety of figures and forms intertwined in a dynamic display. Central to the scene is a clown-faced figure, possibly denoting theatrical or performative elements inherent in the title. Surrounding this figure are diverse, somewhat surreal characters and objects: animals that appear to blend into humans, faces within elaborate costumes, abstract patterns, and splashes of color suggesting emotions or movement. Each part of the canvas holds a miniature scene or a character with a distinct expression or stance, contributing to the overall sense of an ongoing spectacle or drama. Floating forms that could be interpreted as symbolic or playful elements—such as balloons, masks, or theatrical props—permeate the landscape, enhancing the dream-like, fantastical quality of the work. The background and less defined areas of the painting are filled with washes and splatters of color that suggest a state of flux, aligning with the concept of an ongoing show that must continue through various transformations and expressions. The artwork exudes a raw, almost carnival-like energy that captures and holds the viewer's attention, challenging them to make sense of the vivid chaos.
