"Over the past few years I have concentrated on the urban landscape genre. Old Vilnius—empty, contemplative, decaying, and alive all the while—is my most frequent (but not only) protagonist. My manner of painting utilises impasto and is expressionistic, sometimes approaching realism. The city matters to me not only as material form and shape but as a singular place of being that contains glimpses of a multi-layered past and shelters a soul unique to it. I aim not only to understand and portray that soul but also to reflect on, interpret, and recreate it in my own way. This gives the objective city vista a subjective, personal turn."
Regina Pečiulytė graduated from the Vilnius Academy of Arts in 1999 and currently lives and works in Vilnius. She is an active exhibitor with nearly 20 solo exhibitions to date. Her works are held by collectors in Lithuania, the United States, France, and elsewhere.
About this artwork+
This painting by Regina Pečiulytė is vibrant and full of life. It shows a village scene in autumn. The center has a white church with a dark steeple. Surrounding it are red-roofed houses. The landscape is dotted with colorful trees. Leaves in yellow, green, and brown show the change of seasons. In the foreground, there are tall grasses and a shimmering river. The sky is bright with swirls of blue and white clouds. The style is expressive and full of movement. Brushstrokes are bold, creating texture and depth. The painting feels lively, like a snapshot of a breezy October day.
