Artwork in the room
Simonas Skrabulis’s paintings offer a chance to savor the very core of painting itself. His artwork draws the viewer in, inviting a vivid journey through color, form, and texture, resulting in a lively visual encounter. The vitality within his creations demonstrates a profound connection to the essential elements of the medium.
Within his canvases, the artist fearlessly releases not just the paint lingering in the tubes but also his intuition, imagination, perception, and hand. This versatile and uninhibited method imparts to his works a singular character, making S. Skrabulis unmistakable within the Lithuanian artistic landscape. Every piece bears a unique individuality and is defined by spontaneous inventiveness.
Simonas Skrabulis skillfully orchestrates riotous colors whose energy irresistibly draws the eye. In his works, paint does more than simply provide color—it shapes form, builds up in palpable strokes, or coils like thread. Such tangible application of paint amplifies each canvas’s expressiveness and vitality, setting his art apart with an unmistakable power and originality.
The distinct qualities of Skrabulis’s paintings invite viewers to witness a dramatic burst of color and motion. His art aims to stir emotional reactions, propelled by the artist’s imaginative and instinctive approach. With his inventive style, Skrabulis continues to leave a mark on the contemporary Lithuanian art world.Karolina Tomkevičiūtė
About this artwork+
The painting displays a vibrant composition with a dominant streak of bright turquoise overlaying an abstract and somewhat chaotic background. Various other colors, including shades of pink, black, and white, form vertical stripes to the left. Sketchy, rough lines suggest the shapes of what might be bottles and glasses, contributing to the titular still life element of the work. These outlined forms vary in clarity and precision, ranging from loosely defined to more distinct silhouettes. There’s a palpable motion conveyed by the brush strokes and the layering of paint, enhancing the dynamic and lively expression of the artwork. The overall feel is one that straddles the boundary between abstraction and representational art, focusing on color interaction, line work, and compositional energy.
