Giedrė Balčiūnaitė creates deeply personal art, with each painting serving as a reflection of herself. She characterizes her work as a dynamic dance of bold brushstrokes and vibrant colours, capturing both movement and emotion on every canvas. Through this expressive style, she enables viewers to connect emotionally with her pieces, as though experiencing a narrative or feeling brought to life through paint.
Her enduring interest in abstract painting stems from its constantly evolving nature. Giedrė believes that every viewing of a painting unveils something different—new emotions and images that might have previously gone unnoticed. By embracing abstraction, she seeks to stimulate the viewer’s imagination and inspire creativity, making her art an engaging encounter.
For Giedrė, freedom is at the core of her artistic process. She is especially inspired by working on a large scale, which allows her to express emotions freely and uninhibitedly on the canvas. Her preferred mediums are acrylics and oils, and she frequently utilizes unconventional tools sourced from building supply stores or kitchen cupboards, resulting in distinctive textures in her artwork. With the use of thick applications of paint, her works often feature surfaces that are highly tactile and inviting to the touch.
Her paintings are notable for their vivid and pure colours, which make them visually compelling and brimming with vitality. They are intended for adventurous art enthusiasts—individuals who appreciate daring, imaginative, and emotionally rich artworks that invite exploration time and again.
About this artwork+
In this painting titled "Lula Calamarus" by Giedrė Balčiūnaitė, there is a playful blend of abstract forms and bright colors. The artwork seems to feature a central figure resembling a squid or octopus, hinting at the meaning behind the name "Calamarus." This creature is depicted with a large, oval head and tentacle-like extensions, all adorned with intricate patterns and textures. The background is lively, filled with wavy lines and dotted rhythms that create a sense of underwater movement. The colors are predominantly soft greens, pinks, and blues, adding a dreamy quality to the piece. Giedrė Balčiūnaitė's style here is characterized by dynamic abstraction and the layering of shapes and textures. This approach allows her to explore the natural fluidity and ambiguity of the underwater world in a uniquely whimsical perspective. The painting is inviting and feels almost alive, suggesting a narrative that's left to the viewer's imagination.
