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Kristina Čivilytė is a Lithuanian artist who earned her Master’s degree in Painting from the Kaunas Faculty of Vilnius Art Academy. Residing in Kaunas, she is an active participant in the Lithuanian Artists Association. Since 2013, Kristina has taken part in numerous exhibitions, including over 20 solo shows and more than 35 group exhibitions. Her international portfolio features her participation in an artist symposium held in India in November 2018, as well as a group exhibition in Athens, Greece, in 2019.
The creative path of this painter is shaped by her guiding principle: Art only begins where Imitation ends. (Oscar Wilde) This belief is evident in her willingness to transcend the confines of conventional painting, choosing to emphasize individuality and creative expression above the simple replication of the visible world.
Kristina Čivilytė’s paintings stand out for their bold and dynamic color schemes. She frequently uses both vivid and misty hues, often weaving in the deep, warm tones of autumn to establish striking visual contrasts. The abstract elements present in her work encourage audiences to discover their own meanings, transforming each piece into a personal journey across memories, impressions, and envisioned possibilities.
At the heart of Kristina's artistry lies a spirit of experimentation. She adeptly blends conventional and mixed media methods, at times introducing specialized techniques to amplify the emotional depth of her paintings. Her creative process is intuitive, with artworks taking shape organically through memory, exploration, and a profound sense of spiritual and imaginative inquiry. This approach has resulted in a collection marked by a distinctive energy, a quality highlighted by art critic Agnė Bartišiūtė-Janušienė.
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The painting depicts a serene riverscape possibly illuminated by soft, diffused light. Central to the composition is a traditional boat, gently skewed in orientation, floating atop quietly rippling water. In the boat, vividly painted fruit and flower offerings are visible, some elements slightly obscured by a translucent, cube-like structure that adds a layer of abstraction. Small, leaf-shaped boats surround the main vessel, each carrying similar offerings of vibrant orange and yellow hues. The background is minimalistic and monochromatic, enhancing the elements of abstraction while feathers or dark leaves subtly fall across the scene, suggesting a sense of movement and tranquility. The overall atmosphere is one of calmness and reverence, encapsulating elements that might be found in a meditative ritual.




















