Born and raised in Darbėnai, a town situated in the Žemaitija region, Irena Jasiūnienė is an artist who has spent over thirty years living and working in Panevėžys, which she now considers her home.
In recent years, Irena Jasiūnienė has dedicated more and more of her attention and energy to painting. Much of her inspiration arises from her immediate environment—nature, the nearby landscapes, and the various locations she has visited both within Lithuania and abroad during her travels.
The artist has a particular affinity for depicting reality as she perceives it, favouring subjects that feel natural and familiar. Landscapes and still lifes, therefore, remain among her preferred genres. Through them, she seeks to convey a vision of the world that is authentic and accessible.
Liveliness, vibrant colour, and a sense of authenticity are qualities Irena Jasiūnienė consistently strives for in her art. She seeks to produce paintings that exude positivity and inspire uplifting emotions in those who view them, believing that art should engage both the eye and the heart.
About this artwork+
This painting captures a lush spring scene in a tranquil forest. The verdant atmosphere is vivid, filled with fresh green leaves on the trees and forest foliage. Several tree trunks rise to the left and right, their branches extending across the soft, bluish sky, blurred slightly as if caught in gentle motion or a morning mist. In the foreground, patches of wildflowers and new grass inject bursts of pink, purple, and yellow into the setting, suggesting the richness of spring growth. At the bottom, a fallen tree trunk lies horizontally, directing the viewer's eyes deeper into the continuation of the forest in the background, which appears softer and somewhat hazier, enveloping the whole scene in an ethereal quality. The entire depiction is suffused with a serene light, giving the impression of a warm, sunny day where rays of sun filter through the trees, casting soft glows and shadows. The painting evokes a sense of peacefulness and the renewal typical of springtime.
