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 depicts an array of oval-shaped images, each reflecting a singular face, arrayed across a multilayered, abstract background. These faces, rendered in muted tones, hover over a soft, painterly surface that blurs the lines between water and sky, perhaps mirroring the fluidity of human emotion and thought. Despite the opacity and seemingly incomplete features of the faces, each bears a distinct expression, contributing to a collective tableau of contemplative, perhaps introspective, visages. The composition leverages a spectrum of earthy hues—browns, blues, and hints of pink and white—to create a dreamlike atmosphere where the boundaries of physical spaces and the reflections are ambiguously intertwined.
