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+
In the painting, a young girl with large, expressive eyes stands on the left. She wears a simple, long-sleeve brown dress and red shoes. Beside her, dominating the space, is a large deer with a remarkable set of antlers that bloom into a vibrant, tree-like form, housing tiny red birds. The deer's body features surreal elements: an exposed cavity filled with red and green threads resembling a nest, and it is connected to the girl via a flowing green line. Around them are abstract elements like scattered blue stones and splashes of color. Above everything, white doves fly, adding a sense of peace to the scene. The background consists of a swirling mix of dark and fiery hues, lending an atmospheric depth. Near the bottom right corner, there's a bowl with what appears to be milk, accompanied by red slices of apple or vegetables, invoking themes of nourishment and nature.
