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Viktoras Šatunovas was born in 1952 in Vilnius, Lithuania. His artistic path began early, as he graduated from the Vienožinskis Art School in Vilnius in 1967, establishing a solid groundwork for his later work in the arts. In 1975, he completed his education at the Belarusian Academy of Arts in Minsk, where he majored in painting and graphic arts.
Šatunovas continued to refine his mastery at the Leningrad Academy of Arts, where he immersed himself in various printmaking methods such as lithography, etching, block printing, and linen engraving. His involvement with professional organizations started in 1978 when he became a member of the USSR Artists’ Union, and after Lithuania gained independence, he joined the Lithuanian Artists' Association in 1991.
During his artistic career, Šatunovas has engaged with a wide array of forms, producing posters and paintings in addition to illustrating books. From 1990 onward, his creative activity expanded to include writing children’s books as well as illustrating them, marking him as a prominent figure in book art. His accomplishments in book graphics have earned him numerous diplomas at international exhibitions and competitions.
Viktoras Šatunovas has illustrated over 150 books, with more than 20 million copies published in Russia, the United States, South Africa, Japan, Lithuania, and other countries. His paintings are part of private collections in nations such as Russia, the United States, Israel, Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania, demonstrating his extensive international reach and impact in the art community.
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In this painting, vibrant shades of red, purple, and green dominate, while interspersed bright colors add lively contrast. The composition is symmetrical about a vertical axis, creating a mirror image on either side. At the core, two red hearts appear prominently, each containing a smaller heart, with eyes embedded within them, creating a sense of living entities or characters. These hearts are adjoined, suggesting a connection or an intimate union between them. Above these hearts, geometric and abstract shapes interlock and extend outward, incorporating elements that resemble organic forms, possibly wings or floral motifs. The hearts are embellished with various patterns and textures, enhancing their visual impact and drawing the eye towards central, diamond-shaped figures that add a mystical or celestial character to the scene. The background shifts from a deep purple at the bottom to lighter hues upwards, accentuated with small circular forms and strategic points of light, contributing to the overall ethereal and otherworldly atmosphere of the painting.
