Daria Val is an artist originally hailing from Klaipėda, where she developed her creative talents as part of the art club "Guboja." Her commitment to painting persisted as she pursued her studies in Vilnius, revealing a steadfast devotion to artistic creation. This creative impulse grew even stronger during her residence in Spain, where both the surroundings and cultural encounters further fueled her inspiration.
Daria refuses to confine herself to just one artistic style. Instead, she continually draws inspiration from subjects such as the nature of warm climates, animals, people, and the realm of surrealism. As a self-taught artist, she experiments with a range of materials and techniques, though she especially favors oils and acrylics. Painting, for Daria, serves as an emotional release, a way to transform powerful emotions into vivid and uplifting works of art.
Her artworks are distinguished by vibrant bursts of exotic flowers and deeply rich colors, visually expressing the splendor and perfection within nature. A distinctive element of her paintings is the manner in which she depicts the connection between human beings and the natural landscape. Women appear frequently among wild animals and abundant greenery, illustrating a sense of balance and equivalence between humanity and the natural world.
In her artwork, Daria often highlights endangered animal species, expressing her concern for environmental issues and the loss of biodiversity. She is dedicated to aiding organizations that work to protect these at-risk species, and she regularly donates a portion of her art sales to support their efforts. This strong link between her artistic activity and conservation efforts deepens both the meaning and intention behind her artistic path.
About this artwork+
In the painting, a woman with a contemplative expression is seated at a pale, cloth-draped table, facing a large black raven. She is dressed in an old-fashioned, voluminous rust-colored gown with puffed sleeves and fitted cuffs. Her dark hair is styled in a low bun at the nape of her neck and adorned with a delicate, chain-like headpiece that has a jewel at the center of her forehead. Resting on the table, directly in front of her, is a striking golden orb intricately designed with purple embellishments and tiny, animal-like figures. The animal, perched confidently, turns its head slightly towards her as if engaged in a silent dialogue. The atmosphere is tense yet intimate, filled with a sense of quiet communication between human and bird. The background fades into a soft, ambiguous haze, emphasizing the figures at the table.
