For Viktoras Binkis, harmony, order, and sophistication are essential components at the heart of his creative process. He himself notes that his works avoid the chaotic or spontaneous features that are often linked with contemporary art; rather, he characterizes his approach as classical. Although abstract elements may appear in his style, Binkis meticulously maintains a balance among composition, tonality, and color harmony, likening his method to Euclid’s appreciation for symmetry and the harmonious order of the spheres.
The landscape genre occupies a central place in Binkis’s body of work. He views landscapes as an “ideal laboratory” that allows him to investigate the formal potential of painting while at the same time reflecting on and enriching his personal artistic skills. In his pieces, well-known Lithuanian scenery emerges anew through bold viewpoints and inventive uses of color, resulting in images that are by turns dramatic and quietly infused with a dreamlike quality.
Born in 1957, Viktoras Binkis completed his studies in painting at the Vilnius Art Institute in 1988, laying the groundwork for a diverse artistic career that has unfolded over many years.
Since joining the Lithuanian Artists' Union in 1992, Binkis has cultivated an artistic practice that encompasses painting, photography, and sculpture. He has staged more than twenty solo exhibitions, consistently exploring themes of visual harmony, structural order, and the lyrical reinterpretation of the natural world.
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The painting depicts a vibrant, abstract scene dominated by a rich palette of blues juxtaposed with earthy browns and touches of white. At the forefront, structured, somewhat geometrical forms suggest architectural elements, possibly rooftops or facades of buildings. Among these, a clear image of a chapel emerges through more defined lines and shapes, revealing a bell tower and what could be the outline of a religious building. Central to the scene are two large, towering structures that seem to be depictions of tall, narrow trees or perhaps statuesque elements, rendered in shadowy silhouettes of deep red. These figures create a striking contrast against the predominantly blue background, which appears like a vast, enveloping sky. The backdrop is further filled with sketch-like impressions of architectural shapes and outlines, evoking a clustered cityscape or town view. These elements are skillfully blended into the sweeping strokes of blue and brown, suggesting depth and adding to the dreamlike, somewhat surreal quality of the composition. Overall, the painting exudes an atmosphere of mystery and depth, using color and form to stir an emotional and contemplative response from the viewer.
