Vakarė Armonaitė (b. 2002) is a contemporary Lithuanian painter and graphic artist, representing the newest generation within the country’s vibrant art community. She is currently undertaking Bachelor’s studies in Graphic Art at the Vilnius Academy of Arts, a leading institution in Lithuania that has nurtured and influenced numerous emerging artists.
Her path as an artist began in 2018, immediately following her graduation from the Kaunas Antanas Martinaitis Art School. Motivated to refine her craft, Vakarė became part of a postgraduate creative collective. This influential period allowed her to broaden her experimentation and develop a deeper appreciation for visual creativity.
In 2019, Vakarė further developed her skills both independently and within private studios, collaborating with established artists Rimantas Aitmanas and Lukas Eugenijus Kolmogorcevas. The combination of personal exploration and direct mentorship enhanced her technical proficiency and creative outlook. From 2020 onwards, her involvement in painting and drawing workshops organized by the Vilnius Academy of Arts further advanced her artistic evolution.
From 2021, Vakarė has devoted herself to the academy’s Graphic Art Bachelor’s program, working on her own creative initiatives and showcasing her art in solo exhibitions. Her creations stand out for their liberated, bold use of bright colors, with an emphasis on abstraction rather than realism. Through her work, Vakarė aims to communicate with viewers, utilizing abstraction and color intensity to represent herself and foster an emotional connection.
About this artwork+
The painting displays a chaotic amalgamation of colors with brushstrokes that sweep broadly across the canvas, incorporating tones of red, blue, green, and yellow against a more subdued background. Abstract forms seem to emerge and recede, where the vibrant red and green areas command immediate attention, only to give way to softer, ghostly shapes in blue and white that suggest a hidden depth or narrative. Layers of paint create a textured surface, and there appears to be a tension between the elements, as if they are both merging and battling for space. The bustling energy and the contrast of colors evoke a sense of emotional complexity and introspection.




















