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Daiva Dašenkovienė, a Lithuanian artist, earned her degree in painting at the Klaipėda Academy of Arts. Since 2015, she has served as an artist-decorator at the Klaipėda Drama Theater, where her practical skills and theoretical understanding have greatly contributed to her collaborations with scenographers in designing stage decorations. This position has offered her a range of opportunities to deepen her exploration of painting, integrating advancements from both the artistic and scientific realms and encouraging critical, analytical, and systematic approaches to her work.
Daiva’s creative process is rooted in a commitment to depth and conceptual insight; she thoroughly immerses herself in an idea before expressing it visually. She maintains that ongoing self-reflection in art fosters a profound form of visual thought, particularly when addressing the human condition and humanity’s place in the world. For Daiva, painting transcends mere representation of reality; it serves as a means to connect with her surroundings and to raise questions that provoke and potentially transform viewers’ perspectives.
The core of her artistic work revolves around themes that examine human existence, emphasizing objectivity in the perception of human values and the inherent duality of human nature. Drawing on impressions from the natural world, Daiva infuses her compositions with spontaneity, improvisation, and her inner emotional experiences. Through her artwork, she continually investigates the bond between humanity and existence, convinced that life’s recurring patterns are unavoidable and that the act of creation is a path toward renewal and self-discovery.
Daiva Dašenkovienė remains highly engaged with the art community, taking part in various art events and group exhibitions. Over her career, she has organized 14 solo painting shows. Since 2021, she has been a member of the Union of Lithuanian Artists, which has further solidified her reputation and prominence within Lithuania’s art scene.
About this artwork+
In the soft, ethereal world of Daiva Dašenkovienė’s painting, "The beginning of the beginning 2," a figure is depicted in a somber, contemplative pose. The figure, painted with pale, ghostly skin tones against a backdrop of deep blues and greens, appears nearly life-size. Situated at the left of the canvas, atop a dark ledge, the figure bends forward with its hands resting on the surface and its head bowed down as if weighed by heavy thoughts. The background of the painting shifts ethereally from dark to light hues, with abstract shapes that hint at a dreamlike landscape or the vast, formless expanse of an unformed world. Soft plumes of white and black interrupt the serenity with their dynamic and organic shapes, perhaps suggesting a state of transformation or emergence. Connecting to the figure, an ethereal, translucent cloth-like form stretches outwards to the right, painted in soft oranges and whites, creating a visual flow that guides the eye across the canvas. This element adds a sense of movement and continuity, implying a connection between the figure and its surroundings, or possibly symbolizing the extension of thoughts or spirit into the embracing quietude around. The overall mood is introspective and quietly intense, inviting a reflection on beginnings, whether they be of thoughts, existence, or a more abstract concept. The use of color and form enhances the painting's mysterious allure, leaving much to the imagination and interpretation of the viewer.
