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 showcases a vibrant cluster of red poppies, splashed boldly across the canvas. Each blossom is rendered with loose, expressive strokes, predominantly in shades of red, with hints of pink and coral, punctuated by dark centers that suggest the depth of the flowers’ cores. Intermingling with the poppies are subtle washes of blue and gray, adding a contrasting coolness that suggests either sky or shadow. Drips and splatters of paint add a dynamic, almost spontaneous feel, enhancing the impressionistic quality of the work. The background is a soft blend of whites and grays, allowing the vivid reds of the poppies to stand out starkly, drawing immediate visual interest.
