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I am a visual artist whose primary form of expression is painting. I studied at the Vilnius Academy of Arts, where I completed both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Painting. At the core of my work lies an emotional relationship with the environment and its reflections in color and form. I am interested in visual experiences where reality and interpretation merge and fragments of everyday life acquire symbolic weight.
My works often emerge from observing nature – the vibrations of light, the structures of plants, or organic patterns. These become metaphors for human inner experiences, our relationship with the world and with ourselves. I am drawn to the balance between calmness and tension, between clear form and abstraction. Most of my practice is rooted in painting, where I experiment with the intensity of color, layering, and texture.
I use neon and other office-style markers in painting as tools that act less as color and more as gesture – a highlight. By emphasizing fragments of nature, I invite the viewer to pause, to look closely, and not to simply pass by.
My art is an invitation to an inner journey, where color, form, and emotion become a universal language that opens spaces for dialogue with the viewer.
About this artwork+
In this painting by Gabrielė Krulytė-Žurauskienė, titled "I want to live," vibrant shades of yellow and green fill the canvas. The image is overflowing with lively, abstract forms that mimic wild, untamed nature. At a glance, these forms might remind you of blooming flowers or dense foliage. The painting radiates a lively, warm atmosphere, likely evoking feelings of growth and vitality. Krulytė-Žurauskienė uses loose, expressive strokes, giving the artwork an energetic and spontaneous feel. This technique contributes to the impression of movement and life within the painting. The use of contrasting light and dark shades adds depth, making the yellows pop against the subtle hints of green. This lively interplay of colors and forms aligns with the painting's title, suggesting a strong yearning for life and vibrancy. Overall, Gabrielė Krulytė-Žurauskienė's style in this work is vivid and emotionally expressive, inviting viewers to contemplate the essence and beauty of living.
