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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 captures a tranquil, snowy landscape that conveys the quiet gravity of a waning winter. Slender trees, their trunks and branches washed in tones of grey and brown, pierce the chilly air, stark against a subdued, creamy sky. A blanket of white snow, dabbed with shadows in hues of blue and grey, carpets the forest floor, crisscrossed by the fallen limbs and remnants of foliage. In the midst of this cold yet serene natural setting, there's a sense of resilience and quietude, suggesting the dormant life waiting beneath the snow for the renewal of spring. The brushwork is loose and expressive, lending an almost impressionistic quality to the scene.
