Gilles Vuillard is a painter and a film maker. He was born in France and has worked in many places including Italy, Georgia, Iceland, Chile, the Azores, Easter Island, New York, Paris, Berlin... The way he depicts field studies in his paintings is like that of an anthropologist. Consequently, Gilles painted some houses in a portion of Zaliakalnis, and a certain amount of wooden synagogues. All his analog films, as many of his recent paintings, are connected to psychoanalysis and paleoanthropology.
Gilles has exhibited in Paris, Berlin, Vilnius, Kaunas... The Vilnius Gaon Museum and Kaunas' Choral Synagogue Museum hold some of Vuillard's paintings in their collections. From December 13, 2025 to January 28, 2026, the Ivanauskas Museum in Kaunas displays Gilles' most recent paintings. Lithuania's wood architecture cycle, which began twenty years ago, has reached a colorful expressionist moment.
About this artwork+
The painting displays a vibrant street scene set in a quaint, picturesque neighborhood. Dominated by the presence of large, leafless trees, the view partially obscures and frames an array of houses adorned with details hinting at historic architectural styles. In the foreground, a pale yellow automobile adds a vintage touch to the scene. Numerous figures of varying ages are scattered throughout, engaged in daily activities—walking, conversing, and going about their routines. Slick streets suggest recent rain, reflecting light and adding a shimmering quality to the urban landscape. The setting, characterized by its unique blend of nature and architecture, conveys a vivid, almost nostalgic sense of place.
