Indrė Beinartė is an artist who primarily expresses herself through monochrome ink painting. Using this medium, she captures the essence of objects by emphasizing depth and simplicity, while embracing emptiness and open space. Through the elimination of superfluous details, her works evoke a quiet intensity and a contemplative energy.
Her artistic philosophy is deeply influenced by Japanese aesthetics, as seen in her affinity for minimalist arrangements, nuanced subtlety, and the expressive nature of calligraphic brushwork. Indrė frequently works with sumi ink on handmade papers such as xuan and washi, later mounting these paintings on linen or canvas, and sometimes accentuating them with natural wood. The imagery in her pieces merges East Asian and Lithuanian landscapes, featuring cranes, herons, and softly rolling, grassy hills that speak to her personal ties to her native land.
Indrė Beinartė’s artistic vision is shaped by a spirit of exploration and keen observation of the natural world. She places great value on presence and mindfulness within her creative process, aiming to reflect the balance between darkness and light as well as the dynamic relationship between shadow and abundance in nature. Through this deliberate and thoughtful approach, her brushwork communicates emotion and encourages viewers to pause and notice the nuanced beauty of life.
In 2024, Indrė Beinartė presented two solo exhibitions and continues to nurture her passion by leading workshops focused on Japanese culture and ink painting techniques. Moreover, in 2022, she wrote and illustrated a bilingual children’s book, further demonstrating her versatility and ongoing dedication to inspiring creativity among a diverse audience.
About this artwork+
All artist's paintings painted on xuan paper are additionally mounted on backing paper. Xuan Paper is a traditional paper used for calligraphy and painting and has more than 1,000 years of history. The main raw materials depending on the type of Xuan paper are: sandalwood and cherry bark, bamboo, mulberry, rice straw, etc. Being very thin paper, Xuan paper becomes wavy and wrinkled when paint is applied. This is corrected by mounting the painting on backing paper. Indre Beinarte is mounting her paintings using traditional wet mounting technique, using homemade natural glue. The paper becomes smooth again; mounting enhances the colors and preserves the painting.




















