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Vilma Vasiliauskaitė, an artist from Druskininkai, Lithuania, possesses a strong foundation in both fine and applied arts. She spent 14 years studying at Druskininkai Art School, went on to attend the Faculty of Fine Arts at Šiauliai University, and ultimately earned a Master’s degree in painting. Throughout her artistic journey, Vilma has been actively involved in the art scene, taking part in more than 50 group exhibitions and holding over 100 solo shows. She is affiliated with the Lithuanian Artists’ Union and associates herself with the “Individualists” collective.
The sources of Vilma’s inspiration are wide-ranging, encompassing the natural world as well as fleeting impressions drawn from memory. Her paintings often portray interiors, still lifes, and human figures, while she also delves into mythological and historical motifs, as well as subjects related to dance, society, and contemporary global issues. Her art serves as a visual expression of her personal contemplations and recollections, which are allowed to develop before coming to life in vibrant color on the canvas.
Vilma Vasiliauskaitė’s work is distinguished by soft pastel colors and gentle, subdued tones. While certain pieces carry the translucent effect characteristic of watercolor, she primarily uses oil paints. A recurring theme in her art is the representation of ballerinas and the intricacies of their everyday experiences. With careful, deliberate brushwork, she conveys the flowing movements and energy of dance, transforming fleeting gestures into an enduring visual language.
The theatrical influence in her paintings is evident in scenes unfolding behind the ballet stage, where textured elements such as draped fabrics and feminine silhouettes play a central role. Motifs of liberation, symbolized by raised wings of birds and the powerful vitality of dance, appear throughout her work. Nostalgic echoes of childhood and a thoughtful sense of waiting also feature prominently. The poetic qualities in Vilma Vasiliauskaitė’s paintings invite the viewer to explore both emotional complexity and visual delicacy. The artist’s profile image was photographed by Vilmantas Dambrauskas.
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In the painting, there is a striking depiction of a dark, almost silhouetted, rabbit sitting atop a cube. The rabbit's fur is textured with shades of blue and black, catching hints of light that give it a dynamic, somewhat mysterious appearance. The cube, rendered in a lighter blue hue, seems solid and stable, providing a strong foundation for the rabbit's perch. Beneath the cube, the base is adorned with a chaotic pattern of warm gold, orange, and hints of red. These colors peek out from the darker outlines suggestive of enclosed, crisscrossing branches or foliage. The background contrasts dramatically with the foreground, blending swirling strokes of pink, orange, and light blues to create an almost sunset-like sky, imbuing the scene with a feeling of twilight. The entire composition captures an enigmatic moment, possibly the rabbit caught in the quiet of fading light.
