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Miglė Kosinskaitė (b. 1965, Vilnius, Lithuania) is a renowned painter currently residing and working in Kaunas, Lithuania. She graduated from the Painting Department of the Vilnius Academy of Arts in 1989. Her professional recognition was further established when she joined the Lithuanian Artists’ Association in 2001.
Kosinskaitė’s works have been showcased not only in Lithuania but also abroad, with solo exhibitions in the Netherlands, Russia, Ukraine, and Sweden. These international exhibitions have brought her art to a broad audience, underscoring her role in the European contemporary art landscape.
Her paintings are noted for their realistic depictions of people and animals, frequently set against geometric patterns and surreal elements. By combining these aspects, she creates a compelling visual language that fuses realism with surrealism, encouraging viewers to enter her creative universe. The prominent use of bold shapes and motifs further enhances the distinctive mood of her pieces.
Theatricality features strongly in Kosinskaitė’s works, where images of masks and costumes are commonly found. She persistently examines themes of femininity, conveying sensuality, romance, and emotional richness. Through such themes, her paintings achieve both visual allure and intellectual depth.
About this artwork+
In this painting by Miglė Kosinskaitė, you see a large dinosaur. Its body is made up of geometric shapes. The colors are mostly green and yellow. The dinosaur stands in a simple landscape. The background is a warm, muted orange. Above the horizon, there's a white circle that looks like a sun. To the left, you notice three black zigzag lines. These lines add an abstract touch. The style is modern and a bit surreal. It mixes realism with abstract art. Kosinskaitė often uses bold colors and shapes. Her work feels both playful and thoughtful.
