Gitana Petronaitienė is an artist who attended the Faculty of Fine Arts at Šiauliai Pedagogical Institute between 1984 and 1989. Her academic training gave her a strong foundation in the visual arts, which has shaped her creative growth over time.
At the heart of her artistic practice is the desire to depict her observations, evoke moods, and portray the changing interplay of colours on the canvas. Painting brings her immense joy, and the immediate world around her serves as a significant source of inspiration. The variety of settings and experiences she has encountered throughout her life’s different stages, along with the many countries she has visited, are all mirrored in the palette and style of her artwork.
Gitana Petronaitienė displays a distinct admiration for impressionist painting, a passion reflected in her methods of capturing light, atmosphere, and emotional depth. The influence of impressionism is apparent in her energetic use of colour and dynamic brushstrokes, which enliven every piece she produces.
The artist has showcased her work in numerous solo exhibitions, allowing audiences to experience her continually evolving vision. With an unwavering enthusiasm for creating and presenting her art, she remains committed to further exploring new forms of artistic expression.
About this artwork+
The painting captures a cluster of large, ripe apples predominantly painted in vibrant shades of green with hints of blue and yellow. These apples, hefty and smooth, almost tumble forward toward the viewer, grouped closely and filling the canvas. Their exaggerated curves and undulating forms are highlighted by bold, expressive brush strokes that blend the colors while adding texture and depth. Splatters and specks of yellow and orange pigment are scattered across the apples' surfaces, suggesting either the texture of the fruits' skins or perhaps reflections of light. The background, painted in a harmonious mix of the same greens and blues with strokes of yellow, serves to both complement and enhance the vividness of the apples, merging at some parts with the contours of the fruit, giving the whole image a cohesive and dynamic feel.
