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+
In this painting titled "Daughter of the Moon," we see a young girl with a highly detailed and ornate headpiece. The headpiece includes various circles, some filled with what look like lenses or glass. It also has small figurines hanging from chains, including one detailed puppet to her left. Her face is pale, with piercing gray eyes, and her red lips contrast sharply with her skin tone. The background is a simple, solid blue that highlights her figure and the elaborate headpiece. The style of Daiva Staškevičienė is surreal and detailed. She uses a vibrant palette to craft dream-like images that feel both mysterious and enchanting. This painting combines realism in the depiction of the girl's face with fantastical elements in the accessories and colors used. The technique and rich details draw viewers into a whimsical world that Staškevičienė masterfully creates.
