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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 features two distinct sections, each containing a portrait, framed in an elegant golden frame with a simple white mat. The upper section displays the profile of a woman's face, composed with intricate lines and vibrant colors, integrated with elements of nature such as leaves and branches that seem to grow out of or merge with her head, suggesting a deep connection to nature. Her expression is serene and contemplative. Below, the second section contains another face, possibly a young man, portrayed with similar stylistic features and surrounded by a flurry of abstract shapes and colors that convey a sense of movement or chaos, contrasting with the peaceful demeanor of the woman above. The overall feel of the piece is one of dynamic interplay between humanity and the natural world, evoking a sense of both peace and ongoing turmoil.
