Artwork in the room
Ina Loreta Savickienė works with ink and mineral pigments on rice paper, exploring East Asian painting traditions, including Chinese gongbi and xieyi, as well as Japanese sumi-e and nihonga.
While working across different cultural traditions, the artist does not aim at stylistic imitation. Instead, she seeks a personal visual language in which painting becomes a way of experiencing time, silence, and the natural processes of change. Her work is defined by a balance between control and chance: the line remains disciplined, yet the material itself is allowed to act. This tension creates a living, shifting image, where form may appear only as a suggestion and space remains open and undefined.
Color and background play a significant role in her work, not as decorative elements but as atmospheric space. Mineral pigments are layered so that color functions like light, mist, or air. The background is never neutral — it envelops the motif, giving it depth and mood. Light is not depicted directly, but emerges through tonal intensity, transitions, and the relationship with empty space.
The artist paints natural motifs—trees, landscapes, plants, courtyards, and gardens—interpreting them through the aesthetics of East Asian painting. Where Eastern artistic philosophy meets the experience of the Baltic landscape, familiar images acquire a new, contemplative resonance, inviting the viewer to pause and experience moments of stillness and harmony.
Ina Loreta Savickienė has held the official status of an artist since 2020. She has organized over 10 solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group exhibitions in Lithuania and abroad.
About this artwork+
This painting showcases a serene landscape in what appears to be a vibrant, well-maintained garden. At the center is a bridge, an elegant stone structure arching over a placid body of water from which multiple jets of water sprout, creating a dynamic arrangement of fountains. The water's surface reflects the clear sky and the surrounding greenery, enhancing the overall tranquility of the scene. On either side of the painting, lush trees flaunt their autumn-hued foliage in shades of deep red, yellow, and green, suggesting a season of early fall. The left side of the canvas is dominated by a tall tree with bright red and yellow leaves, standing out starkly against the more muted tones of its surroundings. To the right, other varied species of trees, including what looks like evergreens, fill the space, contributing to a rich tapestry of color and texture. Two figures, possibly visitors or strollers, are depicted on the bridge, adding a human element to the natural beauty. They seem to be enjoying a leisurely walk, further emphasizing the peaceful ambiance of the garden setting. The artist's use of light and shadow, along with a detailed representation of the flora and architectural features, pulls the viewer into this idyllic garden scene, inviting them to savor a moment of calm and beauty.
