"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, "Winter in Užupis" by Regina Pečiulytė, captures a snowy scene. You see an archway leading into a narrow street. The buildings are colorful, with shades of orange and blue. Snow rests on rooftops and the ground. The church tower is visible in the background. Trees peek above the buildings, their branches bright blue and purple. The brushstrokes are bold, giving a sense of movement. Pečiulytė uses a mix of cool and warm colors, creating contrast. The style feels impressionistic, focusing on light and texture. It's a vivid portrayal of a winter day.
