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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 energetic, abstract landscape painting vibrates with an array of vivid, thickly applied colors. The upper half displays cooler tones with shades of blue dominating, interspersed with streaks of white and grey that add depth and a sense of aerial perspective. It suggests an expansive sky or distant mountains reflecting light. In contrast, the foreground bursts with warmer greens, yellows, and hints of orange, implying lush, rolling fields or garden spaces in bloom. The painting sports dynamic brushstrokes, contributing to a sense of movement and wild natural growth. On the right side, there are recognizable structural forms, possibly buildings or industrial elements, etched in darker, more muted tones, integrating human presence into the natural setting. These forms seem to be reflected in the water body at the center, marked by splashes of bright blue and white, hinting at the ripple of waves. Splashes of bright red and orange across the scene add a dramatic flair, drawing the viewer's eye and possibly indicating flowers or the sun's reflection at twilight. Overall, the painting portrays an abstract representation of a landscape, melding nature’s spontaneity with human-made elements in a vibrant, quasi-impressionistic style.
