Artwork in the room
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 depicts a richly textured and colorful scene. In the foreground, a large jar dominates the left side, filled with swirling reds and blues, and adorned with what might be flower motifs on its lid. On the right, two figures, possibly a child and an adult or two young individuals, stand close together. The child faces forward, showing a calm, slightly contemplative expression with pale features, while the other figure, with their back towards us, has dark hair and wears a white shirt, offering a comforting embrace. Scattered around the scene are items that suggest a personal grooming moment: hair strands, a pair of scissors, and a comb, all depicted with a somewhat abstract, gestural style. These elements, combined with vibrant, warm colors dominating the background, create an intimate atmosphere, suggesting themes of growth, change, and care. The background seems to glow with a fiery hue that enhances the emotional depth of the scene, framing this moment of personal transformation with an almost otherworldly ambiance.
