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Jolanta Vitkutė is an artist who earned her Bachelor's degree in fresco mosaics and is presently pursuing a Master's in the same discipline. With two years spent working in mural restoration, she has developed a distinct outlook on historical artworks and their techniques. Both her education and professional experience play an essential role in shaping her artistic style and methods.
Vitkutė characterizes her creative process as a kind of silent contemplation, where she instinctively assembles fragments of thought while she paints. Her pursuit of mysticism in daily life is powerfully echoed throughout her art. Led by her innermost impulses, she creates visual arrangements that convey elements of magical realism, inviting viewers to delve into the implied stories within each work.
There is often an enigmatic, sometimes subtly unsettling tone that permeates Jolanta's art. She finds herself especially fascinated by motifs like ancient shamans, graveyards, timeworn parks, and the crumbling traces left behind by humans. Through these themes, she conveys the notion that humankind is not truly in command of the world but is simply a minor part of an immense and untamable natural system.
Her paintings are intended to highlight that existence encompasses more than what appears on the surface. Jolanta Vitkutė’s art underscores the belief that natural forces elude our total grasp and control, encouraging viewers to contemplate the hidden mysteries that shape the world around us.
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In the painting "Crane" by Jolanta Vitkutė, a large crane stands out amidst a forest of slender trees. Its wings are spread wide, as if caught in mid-flap. The crane is painted with white and grey shades, sporting a distinctive black and red patch around its eye. The background trees are depicted in soft, earthy tones. There's a dreamlike quality to them, suggesting depth and a bit of mystery. The sky seen through the forest canopy brings a gentle blue to the scene, with hints of green scattered throughout the forest floor. Jolanta Vitkutė's style here mixes realism and a touch of the abstract. The crane is detailed and lifelike, while the trees and surrounding environment lean towards a slightly abstract, textured interpretation. This brings a unique balance that draws the viewer's attention directly to the bird. Her use of color and texture adds a serene yet dynamic feel to the scene.
