Artwork in the room
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 painting depicts a whimsical figure blending both human and insect elements. This character stands center, with a pale face adorned with large, circular blue sunglasses and a subtle smile. Atop the figure’s head, an elaborate structure resembling the wings of a dragonfly or butterfly emanates, radiating outward in four large, delicate wings painted primarily in hues of purples and pinks. The wings are textured, seeming almost transparent, like those of a real insect. The body of the figure is dressed in a tutu-like skirt that flares out gracefully, suggesting lightness and delicacy, matching the ethereal quality of the wings. The skirt appears to shimmer with soft, muted tones of white and gray, evoking the appearance of petals or light feathers. The figure’s arms are extended, palms open and facing upward, enhancing the overall impression of offering or readiness to take flight. The background is a simple, muted blue, which casts the entire focus on the central figure, giving the appearance that this fantastical creature is suspended in a tranquil space.
