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Julija Kugytė

Julija Kugytė(64)

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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+

The painting shows an abstract landscape rendered in a rich palette of reds, browns, whites, and blacks that drip and blend into each other. Vividly capturing the essence of a city center, the artwork features vertical streaks that suggest tall buildings caught in a moment of both dissolution and formation. The colors are intensely layered, with darker tones suggesting depth and the brighter, lighter areas possibly representing the sky or lights reflecting off the structures. Occasional splashes of blue and white punctuate the otherwise warm tones, offering a visual refreshment much like the appearance of neon lights in a bustling cityscape at night. The painting’s texture appears thick and tactile, emphasizing a dynamic, almost living quality to the urban vista.