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 by Ina Loreta Savickienė, titled "On the Way," portrays a tranquil landscape setting within an interestingly shaped frame, almost like a floating leaf. The scene revolves around a delicate arch bridge, connecting two banks covered with lush trees and plants that drape beautifully. There are various shades of green and bluish-green that give life and depth to the foliage, contrasting with the earthen tones of the bridge and pathways. The artist used a graceful and detailed approach to capture the natural elements. Each brushstroke adds a sense of texture and movement, especially in the leaves and branches. Although the background is muted and plain, it emphasizes the vivid and detailed landscape in the foreground. This style gives the artwork a dreamlike and slightly surreal feel, inviting viewers to imagine themselves walking through this serene environment. Savickienė’s technique blends realism with a hint of stylization, which beautifully captures the essence of a serene, natural escape. It's clear that she has a sharp eye for nature's intricacies and a skillful hand to portray them in such a captivating way.
