My name is Julija Kugytė. I was born and raised in Crimea within an ethnic Lithuanian family. The vivid colours and unique landscapes of my childhood—the blue sea, endless steppes, and rugged mountains—have deeply influenced my artistic perspective. These natural elements continue to inspire my artwork, shaping both the moods and the palettes I select for my paintings.
After relocating to Lithuania, I embarked on studies in fashion design. During my university years, I dedicated myself to painting fashion illustrations, creating portraits, and working on various clothing design projects. This education not only refined my technical abilities, but also inspired me to experiment with daring combinations of colours and textures throughout my artistic journey.
In recent times, I have become passionate about abstract painting. The act of abstraction brings me endless discovery; every painting presents a unique journey and a profound sense of freedom. By experimenting with a range of materials and tools, I am able to explore the interplay of colour harmonies, movement, and rhythm, pushing my imagination in surprising new directions.
I only consider a painting finished when it begins to suggest a narrative or story within its shapes. I warmly invite viewers to engage with my paintings and form their own interpretations, discovering meaning in the abstract patterns and vivid tones I present. My hope is that my artwork encourages others to see the beauty and storytelling potential found in colour and composition.
About this artwork+
In the painting, an ethereal expanse spreads out, cloaked in a heavy, soft fog that mutes tones into a grayscale palette. Near the bottom, darker shades suggest the vague outline of a field or landscape, possibly with hints of vegetation or uneven terrain. The rest is enveloped in a mist that blends washes of gray and white, creating a smooth transition from the darker base upwards into lighter, more indistinct forms. This fog seems to obscure all details, leaving an impression of isolation and quiet. The texture is rich; certain areas have a tactile roughness, while others seem almost liquid in their smoothness. Light appears to diffuse through the fog, highlighting patches with a subtle luminescence that suggests either a setting or rising sun faintly trying to penetrate the haze.
