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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 features an evocative, dynamic landscape enlivened by striking brushwork and a rich palette of blues, greens, and earth tones. Dominating the scene are undulating landforms that create a sense of deep, rugged terrain. This topography guides the viewer’s eye through winding paths and rolling hills, suggesting the continual flow of natural landscapes. The sky above is dramatic, with heavy, bold clouds that seem almost tangible, painted in varying shades of blue and white. This aerial perspective complements the earthly terrain below, where lighter tones depict paths or rivers carving through the landscape, enhancing the three-dimensional effect. The painter uses color contrast effectively, with vivid greens and yellows foregrounding against the deep blues and shadows of the mountainous forms, which adds to the overall sense of depth and motion in the composition.
