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 shows a rich and dynamic scene composed mostly of fantastical and surreal elements layered with vivid watercolors. The image features a central female figure reclining peacefully amidst a sprawling, chaotic landscape filled with a variety of creatures and plant-like forms. Her serene expression contrasts with the frenzy of colors and shapes that surround her. Above her, there are abstract forms that resemble wings or clouds, suggesting a dream or flight. Her surroundings are filled with intricate details—patterns that mimic both floral and feathered textures, organic and twisted shapes that defy conventional forms. Splashes of reds, blues, greens, and browns diffuse through the canvas, creating an ethereal atmosphere. The scene seems to be a fusion of the natural world with a whimsical fairy tale, with elements like flowers, birds, and other mythical creatures all morphing into one another. Images that seem like eyes or faces sporadically appear, giving the painting a sense of ever-watchful nature. The use of space and the positioning of elements seem to float freely, as if gravity does not apply, further enhancing the sensation of flight or floating described in the title "You Can Fly." Each brush stroke and color application pulsates with life, suggesting that the scene is alive and constantly shifting, much like a vivid dream.
