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.
About this artwork+
The painting depicts an arrangement of vibrantly colored phlox flowers, clustered in shades of pink, purple, red, and white, overflowing from transparent glass vases filled with water. These vases are delicately positioned on a reflective wooden surface which also holds a few apples. The apples are of different sizes and hues of green and yellow, arranged around a plate. The background blends harmoniously from shades of green into a gentle ochre, creating a lush and serene backdrop that highlights the vivid colors of the flowers and fruits. Light seems to play across the flowers and glass, adding depth and a sense of freshness to the scene.
