Robertas Strazdas is an up-and-coming artist who is currently enrolled in the Master’s program at the Vilnius Academy of Arts. His formal education serves as a solid base for his artistic development, enabling him to continually sharpen his skills and explore new creative directions.
Strazdas draws inspiration for his paintings from his immediate environment. Attentively observing the world around him, he “borrows” select details that intrigue him. These elements, which often hold an ambiguous personal meaning, gradually reveal their relevance as his work progresses. The figures in his paintings are usually shown experiencing moments of everyday melancholy, absorbed in quiet contemplation without any rush or haste.
Open to exploration, Strazdas does not restrict himself to a particular technique or set of materials. His natural inclination toward experimentation drives him to discover a variety of ways to express himself artistically. His works frequently combine oil, acrylic, spray paint, and markers, giving each piece a distinct visual character. Sometimes, these media are blended within a single painting, producing a fusion of traditional easel techniques and the dynamic qualities of street art.
Bold figurative compositions define most of Strazdas’s art, often featuring wide fields of unbroken color. Marked contour lines and a vibrant palette with strong contrasts set his paintings apart. By uniting these elements, Strazdas crafts energetic visual stories that fuse varied artistic influences and invite the viewer into a space of reflection.
About this artwork+
The painting depicts two figures engaged in separate actions involving water. The figure on the left is standing upright on a platform, bending their knees slightly and spreading their arms, possibly mid-dance, over a circular, woven mat. They appear to be in a joyful or expressive pose, with attentively executed eyes and mouth, providing a lively facial expression. The figure on the right is shown leaning forward, reaching toward the ground in a stooping posture that suggests they are collecting or interacting with water. The figure's body is elongated, with accentuated spine lines and an inclined head suggesting concentration or focus on the task. Both figures are rendered in a loose, expressive style with dynamic lines and washes of color that bring energy and movement to the scene. The background is minimalist, employing broad strokes of pale blues and occasional greens, emphasizing the actions of the figures without distracting from them.
