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Kornelija Stoškutė

Kornelija Stoškutė(61)

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Kornelija Stoškutė is an artist whose creative path started at the Panevėžys School of Art. Building on this early experience, she later attended the Vilnius Academy of Arts, earning her bachelor's degree in interior design. After graduation, she returned to her hometown, where she began to shape her artistic vision through work with both canvas and ceramics.

Kornelija's art is a fusion of her interests in architecture, travel, and nature. Her persistent search for new expressive forms imparts vibrancy and contrast to her creations. At times, her works adopt an almost surreal aspect, offering insight into her distinctive viewpoint. She often likens these subtle qualities to the way people interpret commercial signage in old towns—where some may see disarray, others discern a special charm.

Her painting method is defined by emotional depth, a sense of freedom, spontaneity, and improvisation. Each new canvas represents an engaging process to her, and she welcomes the unpredictability that comes with the outcome. This focus on process allows her to bring vitality and discovery into every work she produces.

When painting urban landscapes, especially old townscapes, Kornelija applies loose, spontaneous brushstrokes and uses a limited palette to strongly evoke atmosphere. She deliberately avoids excessive detail, favoring a more expressive style. Should her images edge toward realism, she intentionally introduces modern elements, disrupting the clarity to retain a fresh and distinctive quality in her art.

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The painting captures a serene and somewhat enigmatic alley typical of Venice. Broad strokes in muted, earthy tones convey the textures of aging plaster and stone. The composition centers around a narrow passageway bathed in soft light, bordered by walls bearing the wear of time. On the left, a window adorned with a dark grille interrupts the expanse of wall, its glass reflecting a deep, opaque black that contrasts sharply with the lighter surrounding surfaces. Further beyond, hints of other buildings suggest the labyrinthine layout of the city, their details softened and obscured, contributing to an atmosphere of quiet isolation. The perspective leads the viewer's eye into the depth of the scene, inviting contemplation of this quiet, hidden corner of Venice.