Rytis Garalevičius is an artist who yearns for more hands, longing to capture his ideas on canvas without pause or restraint. This wish is a testament to his fervor for creativity and the urgency he experiences to commit his thoughts to art before they disappear. In his mind, he envisions possessing a multitude of brushes, granting his inspirations the freedom to pour onto the surface in generous abundance.
To Garalevičius, painting is an enchanting endeavor—an act where he inhales wonder and exhales it onto the canvas as patterns of color. Light and shadow in interplay, the brilliance of vivid colors, or the delicacy of soft shades—sometimes illuminated by sunshine, sometimes gently dissolving into overcast skies—all serve as sources of inspiration for him. The act of creating reflects and expands upon his imaginative and emotional inner world.
He regards painting as pure freedom—a sensory voyage filled with the pungent aroma of paint and the thrilling unpredictability that comes with the birth of each new piece. Faced with a blank canvas, Garalevičius grapples with the notion of artistic purpose: not solely whether he has something to express, but whether he truly wants to express it. This reveals his inward-looking method and the personal contemplation embedded within his creative routine.
Through his art, Garalevičius delves into both the enchanting and demanding elements of the creative journey—at times moving effortlessly across mesmerizing surfaces, at other times plunging into more profound feelings. The way light plays across color continually fuels his inspiration, especially as reflected in the vibrant unfolding of a flower. This captivating exchange propels his creative drive and solidifies his commitment to painting, seeing himself as a conductor orchestrating with countless brushes.
About this artwork+
The painting titled "By the Pond” captures a tranquil natural scene through a vibrant play of colors and bold brushstrokes. It depicts a serene water body, likely a pond, that mirrors the lush, varied hues of the surrounding landscape. Several clusters of trees in shades of deep green, teal, rust, and hints of blue dominate the upper half of the work, suggesting both density and a breezy lightness among the foliage. The sky, lightly brushed in pale blues and whites, suggests a clear, bright day. The reflection in the water is rendered in a slightly muted palette, hinting at the slight ripples and the subtle movement of the pond’s surface. The composition, while abstract, balances color and form to evoke a sense of peacefulness and untouched natural beauty.
