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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.
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The painting depicts the delicate blossoms of a magnolia tree captured with expressive brushstrokes and a mesmerizing play of colors. The blossoms are rendered in white and soft pink hues, radiating against a backdrop of soft blues, creams, and muted earth tones that suggest a tranquil, dreamy landscape. The branches of the magnolia tree, depicted in dark tones, dynamically twist across the canvas, providing a striking contrast to the softness of the petals. The background features abstract elements, possibly suggesting a distant horizon or sky, blurred almost into dreamlike obscurity. The overall mood of the painting is serene and contemplative, inviting the viewer to pause and appreciate the transient beauty of nature's blossoms.
