Artwork in the room
Gabrielius Mackevičius is a contemporary artist who places significant emphasis on the personal nature of creativity. He characterizes his approach as one that welcomes both intentional planning and unexpected accidents, letting his art take form in unforeseen ways. Mackevičius considers the relationship between the artwork and its viewer to be highly significant, convinced that art has the power to spark memories, images, or feelings specific to each individual—often regardless of what the artist originally intended. Through this openness, he cultivates a universal bond between creator and spectator, founded on personal reaction and interpretation.
Known for his experimental methods, Mackevičius resists being limited by traditional boundaries. He deftly blends classic techniques of painting on canvas with unconventional surfaces like mirrors, which adds intricate dimensions and movement to his work. This unique fusion not only pushes the borders of what painting can be but also embodies his inquisitiveness and eagerness to explore new realms in visual art. The interaction between various materials functions as both a visual and conceptual tool, enhancing how viewers experience his pieces.
A notable element in his practice is the frequent pairing of poetic text with visual imagery, introducing another layer of significance. These poetic lines are intended to prompt deeper contemplation or stir emotion, encouraging viewers to interact with the pieces in a richer, more complex manner. Even with such elaborate compositions, Mackevičius is careful to maintain equilibrium and unity in his works, purposefully steering clear of overwhelming the senses.
His brushwork is marked by a natural, unforced rhythm, forming the core of each artwork. This sense of fluidity communicates a delicate elegance—qualities Mackevičius consistently aims to preserve throughout his art. By placing value on spontaneity, emotional depth, and interpretative freedom, Gabrielius Mackevičius consistently invites his audience into subtle and deeply engaging encounters with his creations.
About this artwork+
that day I suddenly remembered crazed with all the energy jumped from brick to brick balanced on one leg like karateka kung-fu master flapping arms and kicking air widely eyes squinted as in a movie I just saw a leg broke as I was bravely leaping with eyes slightly squinched I yelled into a sandy ditch kyaaah with all the focus on my foot pierced by a buried bucket’s brim accidentally I was overtaken by a forgotten sleeping bucket glistening in the ditch a thread of lightning struck a tree as with a sword before my eyes the treetop fell down another thread hit me a little bit too late with steaming coffee on the terrace I bolted off the chair and screaming aaaah I heard a pop of breaking leg when the chair fell I had remembered the day I jumped waved and balanced like a master in a recent movie I screeched with squinted eyes big teardrops fell into the ditch the rain calmed down the aching tree that day a bucket overcame me today the lightning flash took down a chair
