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+
In the painting titled "Sun and Sea" by Šarūnė Bartašiūtė Kaupienė, we see a minimalistic depiction of a person sitting by the sea. The person appears relaxed and thoughtful. Soft green lines sketch the figure, giving a gentle, almost dreamy quality to the scene. The background is dominated by a pale texture, perhaps suggesting sand and sky. A subtle, brownish circle—likely representing the sun—floats above near the top left, enhancing the tranquil mood. The pale colors and sparse composition create an airy, open feeling. The artist uses light brushwork and simple forms effectively, conveying a sense of peace and solitude. Šarūnė Bartašiūtė Kaupienė's style here is characterized by its softness and restraint, inviting viewers to imbue the scene with their own feelings and meanings.
