Rūta Levulienė is an artist whose paintings investigate the connections among the environment, nature, and people. In her work, she addresses themes of fresh air and the vital bond linking humanity to the natural world. Drawing on motifs from a distilled reality and utilizing sources such as photographs, internet imagery, and video materials, she weaves intricate and meaningful dialogues between humans and nature.
In her creative process, Levulienė combines elements of fragmentation and unity within these relationships. Frequently, her compositions feature fragmented spaces and figures, highlighting the apparent separation between humans and nature. At other times, she leans towards depicting more peaceful and solid spaces that evoke a sense of harmony and calm. This interplay is characteristic of her style, balancing dynamic energy with tranquil moments.
Her painting technique is just as expressive, making use of both thick, pastose brushstrokes and delicate, thin layers of paint. Levulienė often rubs pigment into the canvas, resulting in a tactile surface that recalls the invigorating feeling of fresh air. Through this sensory approach, her works convey rejuvenation and visually depict emotional renewal—what she refers to as refreshment for the soul.
Rūta Levulienė's art has been shown in Lithuania, Ireland, Norway, and the United States. She has presented nine solo exhibitions, participated in twenty group shows, and joined eight plein air painting events, underscoring her active presence within both local and international art communities.
About this artwork+
The painting features an abstract landscape dominated by a range of blues complemented by splashes of red, yellow, and other colors, creating a dynamic and fluid composition. Thick, expressive strokes meander across the canvas, intersecting and layering in ways that suggest movement and depth. Though the shapes are ambiguous, they evoke a sense of sprawling roads, urban structures, and possibly waterways, all blended into a dream-like vista with a soft, almost misty background that adds to the painting’s mysterious allure. It offers an interpretation of an adventure through a fantastical or ethereal place, where the conventional perceptions of geography and physics are visually reinterpreted into striking, bold forms and colors.
