"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, "Rainy Evening" by Regina Pečiulytė, captures a moody urban scene. The strokes are bold and textured. Buildings line a wet street, illuminated by streetlights. The reflections on the pavement are vibrant. Yellow and orange create a warm glow. In the sky, swirling clouds suggest movement. It feels like a storm just passed. The style is expressive, with heavy use of impasto. Thick layers of paint give it depth. Pečiulytė uses color to set the mood. Dark and light contrasts make the scene lively. It’s a blend of realism and abstraction. The painting invites you to feel the evening's atmosphere.
