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Rima Rusinova

Rima Rusinova

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Rima Rusinova was born in Vilnius in 1959. From an early age, she displayed a keen interest in drawing, which set her on a creative course during her childhood. This enthusiasm prompted her to seek formal training in art within her native city.

She completed her studies at the Vienožinskis art school in Vilnius in 1981, graduating after a four-year program. While at the school, she studied under the guidance of prominent artists such as A. Švėgžda and I. Piekuras, whose mentorship greatly influenced her artistic growth and skill.

Rima Rusinova’s work is primarily focused on landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. She is particularly drawn to depicting people and nature, regarding them as inseparable themes. Through her distinctive outlook, she conveys what matters most to her, frequently weaving motifs from her beloved Vilnius into her artwork to reflect her strong bond with the city.

Active in the art world since 1995, she has held 13 solo exhibitions and has contributed to numerous group shows. In 2013, she became a member of LTS, and in 2016, she was officially recognized as an art creator by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania, in acknowledgment of her achievements in Lithuanian art.

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The painting showcases two close-up, overlapping portraits of women, depicted with a strong emphasis on their facial features. The woman on the left is shown in profile, her gaze directed outwards, her eye subtly highlighted with warm brown tones and her lips softly rendered. On the right, the second woman's face is slightly turned, giving a three-quarter view. Her eyes are vividly detailed with striking blue and hints of purple eyeshadow, her gaze slightly upward. Both women have delicately painted eyebrows, and the overall brushwork adds texture and depth to their visages. The light seems to play on their skin, enhancing their expressions which exude a quiet, introspective mood. The background is minimal, focusing attention squarely on the subjects. The painter's use of color and contour brings out a palpable intimacy between the women, each portrayed with distinctive, individual beauty.