Artwork in the room
Orinta Klimaitė is a dermatovenerology resident who also serves as a prosector at the Institute of Anatomy at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU). Her profound involvement with anatomy and the human body deeply informs her creative endeavors, granting her a distinctive scientific perspective from which she delves into the physical and conceptual intricacies of human form.
Over the course of her academic journey, Orinta has become thoroughly absorbed by the complex and harmonious design of the human organism. She is fascinated by the way every organ and system fulfills its particular role, adapts to various changes, and works to sustain homeostasis. Nonetheless, amid this precisely functioning system, she finds herself drawn to the enigmatic presence of the human soul—shapeless and elusive, defying scientific understanding.
Orinta’s art is a continuous exploration of the duality inherent in every individual. Through her creations, she strives to unveil the tension, contrasts, and ambiguities within a single body as it seeks out its genuine essence. By challenging external expectations and established societal standards, her art portrays the internal battle to retain one’s individuality and personal identity.
Her artistic purpose centers on remaining faithful to herself and her true nature, while openly embracing vulnerability and sincere emotion. Orinta aspires to inspire audiences to contemplate the strength it takes to uphold authenticity, to reject conformity, and to accept the full depth of their own emotions without fear.
About this artwork+
In "Mystical Water" by Orinta Klimaitė, the artwork vividly captures a dreamlike underwater scene where multiple mermaids swim gracefully through swirling, blue and gray watery depths. The mermaids have elongated, flowing forms with speckled, shimmering tails that sparkle with hues of gold, green, and orange, suggesting scales that catch light as they move. Their upper bodies are pale and delicate, with simple, elegant lines defining their arms and facial features. Each mermaid's hair flows behind them in wavy lines, interspersed with bright olive green leaves and golden yellow branches that seem to grow organically from their heads, mingling with the water currents. The background is textured and dynamic, resembling the fluid, shifting surface of water, enhancing the feeling of depth and movement in this enchanting aquatic tableau.
