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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 artwork presents a composite face composed of two distinct sides, merging into a singular, contemplative visage. On the left, the face displays an assembly of delicate, mechanical and organic elements, embossed with gears, clocks, and ethereal script, suggesting a blend of time, machinery, and nature. The right section portrays a more straightforward human likeness, softly shaded in pastel hues, with an enigmatic expression and a gazing eye that appears introspective. Both sides are intricately detailed, creating a fascinating juxtaposition between the mechanical and the purely human. The overall effect evokes a sense of deep thought or meditation, resonating with the title "Face of Thought." A small, isolated figure, faint and ghost-like, floats near these dual faces, adding to the surreal and thoughtful ambiance of the piece.
