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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+
This painting titled "Lucky Charm" by Daiva Staškevičienė features an intricately detailed image that combines elements of architecture, mechanics, and human figures in a rich, imaginative composition. At the core, there is a whimsical figure composed of various objects and symbols that seem to float and twist around each other. The figure holds an umbrella in one hand and is adorned with gears, clocks, chains, and intricate line patterns that evoke a sense of Steampunk aesthetic. Floating above the main figure are house-like structures tethered by delicate chains, suggesting a dreamlike state or a fantastical world. The artwork is rendered in a monochromatic scheme, emphasizing texture and detail over color.
