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Laura Aitmanė was born in 1987. She followed her passion for architecture, graduating in 2010 from the Kaunas Faculty of Arts at the Vilnius Academy of Arts, and again in 2012 from the Kaunas University of Technology, specializing in architecture on both occasions.
Nature is Laura Aitmanė’s primary source of inspiration. Her artistic pursuits are closely connected to landscapes, flowers, and animals. She delights in bird watching and takes particular interest in Lithuania’s wild plants, which often appear as motifs in her creations.
Aitmanė’s unique style features expressive, at times slightly rough, brushstrokes. This method enables her to portray nature in a way that avoids both clichés and excessive sentimentality, infusing her paintings with authenticity and vitality.
Since 2020, Laura Aitmanė has been exhibiting her works in solo shows. Through these exhibitions, she continues to investigate and present her fascination with the patterns and beauty found in nature.
About this artwork+
The painting by Laura Aitmanė, titled "Winter Minimalism," exudes a serene and cool feeling. It shows an abstract landscape. There are calm blues and grays that dominate the scene. Vertical drips and horizontal lines suggest reflections in water, perhaps of trees or some winter-bare branches. Laura Aitmanė has used a minimalist style. There's a simplicity and a focus on color and form rather than detail. This approach gives the painting a peaceful, meditative quality. The layers of colors create depth, making the viewer feel as if they are looking at a real landscape shrouded in mist or frost. Her technique involves fluid, overlapping brushstrokes. It merges the elements together, blurring the lines between water and sky. This technique is effective in conveying the quiet and cold atmosphere of a winter scene. The overall effect is both beautiful and tranquil.
