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 portrays a mysterious, abstract cityscape, dominated by a palette of grays, blacks, and whites. It features a series of structures and forms that suggest an urban environment under the blanket of a dim, shadowy atmosphere. Streaks and splatters of black paint create a sense of decay or aging, while vague, text-like scribbles contribute to a feeling of cryptic communication or concealed messages. Central to the scene are thin, vertical elements that resemble posts or poles, adding a sense of foreboding to the space. These verticals intersect and overlap with more undefined, ghostly shapes, suggesting depth and multiple layers of perspective. The background appears fragmented, with some areas filled densely with text, others more open and sparse, lending an air of inconsistency and chaos. This abstract approach does not confirm a specific place or moment, rather it evokes a feeling of unease and introspection, perhaps mirroring the complex whispers of a city or the silent stories etched in its walls.
