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Daiva Staškevičienė, born in 1968 in Vilnius, is a Lithuanian artist known for her detailed and imaginative work.
Daiva Staškevičienė’s artistic journey began in childhood and later continued through formal studies, culminating in a Master’s degree in Graphic Art at the Vilnius Academy of Arts. Having studied under the prominent Lithuanian graphic artist Leonas Lagauskas, her work is grounded in precision, structure, and strong composition.
Her graphic work is highly detailed, yet it goes beyond technical skill. Carefully constructed scenes open into a symbolic, subtly surreal world, where elements drawn from imagination, nature, and folklore emerge gradually. Each work reveals new layers over time.
Alongside printmaking, she has developed a strong painting practice. Working in oil, Staškevičienė employs the glazing technique, building her images through thin, translucent layers to create a rich sense of materiality. Her figures—faces that do not represent specific individuals—feel timeless and slightly mythical. Set against nearly flat, undefined backgrounds, they seem to float between surface and space.
Her work connects to the ideas of André Breton, who described surrealism as a meeting point between dream and reality. In her work, this connection appears gently, creating images that feel both familiar and subtly uncanny.
Graphic works are produced in limited editions, while paintings are unique pieces, making them especially valued by collectors.
About this artwork+
The painting presents a whimsical scene brimming with the charm of rural life, evoking a nostalgia for childhood spent in nature's lap. The artwork is intricately detailed, comprising a series of interconnected vignettes that blend into a continuous landscape. In this idyllic setting, multiple houses, characterized by quaint architectural features and thatched roofs, serve as focal points. These structures are enveloped by dense, textured foliage and trees, peppered with airy, fantastical elements that suggest an enchanted environment. Fluttering throughout the scene are delicate, fairy-like figures that add a touch of magic, suggesting the innocence and imagination associated with childhood. The color palette is subdued with earthy tones, punctuated by bursts of brighter colors like reds and pinks, highlighting certain aspects like the rooftops and mystical creatures. This dreamy amalgamation seamlessly integrates the real with the fantastical, crafting a tapestry of memories that transcend the ordinary. The entire composition is bordered by a classical, elegant frame that complements the nostalgic essence of the artwork.
