Artwork in the room
All of Gabrielė Prišmantaitė's (born in 1990) paintings have one thing in common - the sensation of wind flowing through them. The grasses she paints seem to sway and ripple, stirred by invisible currents - bending, rustling, and rising again.
The artist herself describes painting as a way of tapping into the mystery of nature, where every single flower contains the universe within itself and that's why every stem, every blade of grass is painted with such tenderness and care. These artworks represent a magical moment when the whisper of nature silences our inner monologue and we are overcome by calm and peace, rooted in the present moment, unbothered neither by the past nor the future.
The metaphor of waving grasses is especially evocative. Swayed and rustled by the wind, the stems bend but do not break. Nature's beauty reveals itself as resilient, enduring, and unyielding. These paintings are particularly suited for a space where one seeks a sense of peace and harmony.
About this artwork+
In the painting "Evening in Preila," a serene, curving waterfront scene unfolds under a softening sky. A balance of warm and cool tones characterizes the atmosphere; the sky manifests in layers of deep blues, purples, and a burst of orange and pink hues suggesting the setting sun. Below this skyscape, the serene water reflects these colors with a touch of ripples, where small white brush strokes possibly represent birds or floating objects. A line of quaint houses, marked by traditional red roofs and brick-colored walls, lines the waterfront, separated from the viewer by a gently winding path. Wesern moving towards the houses, lush green trees stand tall, their canopies robust and leafy, in sharp contrast to the gently shaded sky. The overall mood conveys a tranquil evening in a picturesque village setting, where time seems to pause, inviting contemplation and peace.
