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+
The painting presents a still-life composition featuring various vegetables on a flat surface. On the left side, there is a bulbous, purple onion with deep hues and green sprouts peeking out from the top. Beside it, placed in a light blue shallow bowl, are two other vegetables: a large, dark purple eggplant with a green cap, and an orange sweet potato characterized by its elongated shape and textured skin. The background and the table are rendered in soft, muted colors, emphasizing the simplicity and natural aesthetic of the composition. The painting captures a calm and serene atmosphere, suggestive of a quiet moment before these ingredients are perhaps turned into a meal.
