Šarūnas Šarkauskas, born in 1967 in Kaunas, began developing his artistic abilities at a local four-year art school. Although his subsequent efforts to obtain a formal art education were unsuccessful, painting has continued to be a steadfast and lifelong pursuit for him.
Šarkauskas has held exhibitions in both Vilnius and Kaunas over the course of his career, consistently attracting the interest of attendees. His shows are seen as successful, with visitors drawn in by the unique style and vibrancy present in his art.
The artist himself openly discusses his complicated bond with painting, jokingly stating, "I tried to escape from painting, but it keeps catching up with me." This remark captures the abiding and passionate tie he has to his artistic work.
Museologist Audronė Meškauskaitė has characterized Šarkauskas’ paintings as exuberant with color, marked by bright, joyful contrasts. In her view, his clear and transparent brushstrokes impart a sense of lightness and balance, allowing the elements of his compositions to come together in an unexpectedly harmonious way.
About this artwork+
The painting "Rain" by Šarūnas Šarkauskas evokes the bustle and chaotic beauty of a rainy day. Dominated by muted grays and vibrant slashes of color, the composition gives the impression of a crowded street viewed through a rain-soaked window. Various forms suggest umbrellas and rain-drenched figures overlapping each other, their shapes blurred and abstracted. Vertical and horizontal lines, perhaps hinting at the rain itself and the architecture of the city, segment the canvas, creating a sense of depth and movement. Bursts of yellows, pinks, and blues enliven the otherwise somber palette, conveying both the gloom and unexpected joys of a rainy day in the city.
