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 presents a vivid and complex array of forms and colors, giving off a distinctly surreal quality. Dominant in the canvas is a myriad of intertwining shapes and hues, hinting at both organic and abstract elements. The top of the piece features a blend of green and blue, possibly evoking the sky or a natural canopy, leading into segments filled with bright red and deep blue, which give the impression of emotional depth and intensity. Central to the artwork is a face-like form that appears to fragment into various pieces. It includes a dark eye circled by a ring of white and outlined in bright yellow, adding a piercing quality to this otherwise mystifying ensemble. The mouth is depicted in a bright red hue, stretched wide as if in mid-expression. Surrounding this are other organic and abstract motifs: swirls, orbs, and undulating lines of white, yellow, green, and blue, which could be interpreted as floral or celestial. Near the bottom, a burst of bright yellow suggests a radiant light or a star, contrasting sharply with the darker tones that fill much of the space. Adjacent to this is a cluster of shapes in lighter blue and green shades, their precise nature ambiguous, rounding out a scene that feels both chaotic and harmonically balanced. The painting breathes a life of its own, driven by emotion and perhaps the hopefulness hinted at in its title.
