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 blonde hair and striking blue eyes is portrayed sitting in front of a lush, tropical backdrop intertwined with large green leaves and vividly colored flowers. She holds a black cat closely against her, as its glowing eyes look directly out. Perched on her other shoulder is a small bird with white and red markings. The woman wears a detailed, colorful embroidered jacket with flowing white sleeves. On the table in front of her is a chocolate cake topped with strawberries, beside it, a few scattered strawberries and strawberry halves, a rose, and a fig cut open, revealing its ripe red interior. The setting suggests a serene, yet surreal breakfast scene in a vibrant, exotic garden.
