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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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This painting features a vibrant abstract landscape composed using a palette knife technique that creates rich texture and depth. The upper part of the canvas is washed in soft yellow, perhaps evoking the fading light of an evening sky, while the rest of the work shows an array of bold, impasto strokes in various shades of red, brown, and touches of ochre and grey. The layers of paint appear like the rolling earth or hills, segmented by the quick, energetic applications of color. Small dabs of red scatter across the canvas, suggesting flowers or bursts of natural elements alive in the landscape. The overall effect is one of dynamic movement, as if the land itself is breathing with color and vibrancy under a tranquil sky.
