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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 "Dream Wings" by Daiva Staškevičienė features a vibrant and chaotic merging of dream-like elements and reality. The artwork is heavily detailed, depicting a fantastical cityscape bustling with intricate buildings and surreal architectural designs that blend Gothic and whimsical styles. Central to the scene are three prominent figures: one with a flowing gown and a rotational spiral design around her, evoking a sense of motion or transformation. The second figure, possessing bright red wings that echo the texture and wild energy of flames, appears like a guardian or mystical being overseeing the city. The third figure sits enclosed in a circle, somewhat separate from the others, introspective or possibly dreaming the scene into existence. Throughout the background and sky, there are lighter sketches and outlines that suggest airiness and imagination, such as floating clocks and a balloon, further intensifying the dreamy atmosphere of the painting. The color palette is restrained yet impactful, with reds and blues adding a touch of surreal vibrancy against the more muted tones of the architectural elements.
