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+
This artwork, "Summer by the Sea III" by Gabrielė Prišmantaitė, exudes a serene, natural beauty. The painting captures a coastal scene dominated by a lush dune of wild grasses, painted in soft, harmonious colors. The grasses, with shades of green, lavender, and beige, sway as if touched by a gentle sea breeze. The top of the dune opens up to a calm sea and a subtle horizon where the sky meets the water, both painted in muted blues. Gabrielė Prišmantaitė uses a gentle, almost impressionistic style in this painting. Her brushwork, with its visible strokes, adds texture to the dune's wild grasses, creating a tactile sense of movement and wildness. Such techniques help to evoke the quiet and tranquil atmosphere typically found by the seaside. In the background, the sky is light with wispy clouds, suggesting a peaceful day at the beach. The overall mood is one of tranquility and closeness to nature, inviting viewers to step into a moment of calm away from their busy lives.
