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 depicts a large, weathered, two-story wooden house characterized by its rich textures and vibrant brushstrokes. The building, slightly dilapidated, features exposed panels and a sun-faded facade, painted in a deep mix of browns, reds, and subtle blues. It has multiple tall windows, some curtained, adding a touch of domesticity and lived-in feel. A distinctive architectural feature is the hexagonal three-story turret-like section that adds an eccentric aesthetic to the structure. Surrounding the house are lush green leaves possibly from overhanging branches, contributing to a slightly overgrown, secretive vibe. A simple wooden fence, peeling and aged, encloses the property, and sparse shrubbery dots the yard. On the left, a glimpse of a small red-roofed outbuilding or shed peeks out, further suggesting a story of rural or suburban life. The overall ambiance is rustic, evocative of fading memories or past splendor. The sky behind is roughly painted in light and dark blues, suggesting clouds or an impending storm, adding a dramatic backdrop to the serene yet somber scene.
