Šarūnė Bartašiūtė Kaupienė is an artist whose passion for creative exploration and personal development fuels her work. She completed her studies in Monumental Art at the Vilnius Academy of Arts, equipping her with a solid background in large-scale artistic disciplines. Yet her artistic interests extend beyond monumental art; she is equally captivated by the subtlety and intricacy of graphic expression, enjoying projects in both intimate and expansive formats. This versatility enables her to employ a broad spectrum of techniques and styles across her artwork.
Her artistic journey started in early childhood, as she instinctively discovered the world through expressive colors and inventive shapes. Nature has consistently served as a wellspring of inspiration, its vivid scents and shades stimulating her imagination. Motivated by curiosity, she once attempted to create her own fragrance from rose petals. Šarūnė’s creativity has flourished in multiple directions, often surfacing unexpectedly—whether decorating walls at home, molding sand and mud, or sketching on paper and snow, she has always permitted her imagination to wander without restriction.
Šarūnė finds inspiration in a wide array of sources, from literature and music to brief encounters with strangers, and most profoundly, in the shifting colors of nature. Her urge to create accompanies her everywhere; though she currently resides and practices her art in Norway, she is still deeply involved with her craft. As a participating member of the Norwegian Independent Artists Group (NFUK), she takes part in exhibitions and persistently seeks new avenues to express and evolve her creative vision.
For Šarūnė, creativity is inextricable from existence itself—a fluid and ongoing experience defined by lines, colors, emotions, and inventive thoughts. Her art serves as evidence of the ever-evolving nature of creativity and the limitless opportunities it provides for growth and discovery.
About this artwork+
The scene is divided almost into two halves. On the left side, there is a display of various fruits and vegetables aesthetically arranged: a prominent white pumpkin, next to which is a whimsical white squash playfully depicted with a smiley face, resembling a ghost. Accompanying these are a chestnut, a green leaf, possibly spinach or a type of herb, a pomegranate cut open to reveal its seeds, and a small yellow pear. Each of these elements is rendered with a degree of simplicity, highlighting their natural forms. To the right, the setting transitions to what appears to be a kitchen or dining area scene. A shelf holds three glasses and a bottle, suggesting a readiness for serving a drink. Below, suspended from the shelf, there is a fringe or garland decoration with triangular flags, colored in blue with lighter patches that perhaps indicate a decorative or festive intent. Adjacent, on a countertop or a similar surface, there is a pot, featuring a simple, practical design typical of kitchen cookware. Below this countertop, a rectangular object, possibly a rug, displays patterned rectangles within it, providing a cozy domestic detail. A vertical stripe at the far right might suggest a wall or panel closing this scene. The artwork rings with a homely, rustic atmosphere, using washed and muted colors that impart a sense of calm and nostalgia. The inclusion of text in the background imbues the piece with a personal or narrative element, possibly lyrical or poetic, adding a layer of intimacy to the visual exploration.
