Artwork in the room
Since childhood, drawing has captivated me; even my math and other school notebooks were always covered with various sketches—much to the dismay of my teachers, who rarely praised me for it. After completing my art studies, I became a professional artist, but after a few years, life led me away from the heart of the art world.
During this lengthy period away from my artistic path, I constantly reassured myself that I would one day return. Now, that time has come, and I find myself once again immersed in creativity and the world of art.
The artist has held several solo exhibitions and takes part in group exhibitions both in Lithuania and abroad. Through these events, the public has had opportunities to experience and appreciate a distinctive artistic vision developed over many years.
Works by Egidijus Dapšas have also found their way to private art collectors both in Lithuania and internationally. This growing interest among collectors speaks to the recognition and appreciation received at home and beyond.
About this artwork+
The painting depicts a mostly monochromatic canvas dominated by deep blues and blacks, interspersed with flecks and strokes of white and lighter blue. At the top, a dense band of what appears to be white has been roughly applied, wearing away in places to reveal darker layers beneath. From this thick white strip, rivulets of blue and black seem to drip down, spreading and thinning as they reach downwards; their forms suggest a sensation of both rainfall and weeping surfaces. As the colors blend and streak towards the bottom, they become darker and more intense, congregating in a dense, shadowy area at the base that may evoke an abyss or ocean depth. This textural interplay and the vertical motion convey a feeling of melancholy, gravity, and perhaps the profound depths alluded to in the title "Touching the Bottom." The contrast between the heavy darks and stark whites creates a dynamic visual tension, suggesting themes of struggle, depth, and ambiguity.
