Violeta Latvytė Narbutienė, born in 1971 in Kaunas, Lithuania, has cultivated a distinctive vision within the realm of visual art, placing particular emphasis on the deeper emotional and spiritual facets within her creations. Across the years, her artistic journey has consistently reflected an ongoing investigation of both worldly and transcendent subjects.
The artist frequently states, “Everything and always can extradite, but the creation - never,” emphasizing her conviction in the timeless and inviolable nature of genuine artistic creation. This statement reveals her unwavering commitment to art as a fundamental and sacred part of who she is.
Art critic Violeta Jasevičiūtė observes, “In the paintings of the artist we find original way of thinking and plastic expression. Emotional state, fragility of creations, mystical visions were influenced by spiritual sense. However, all this is not limited by physiological state, it rises to the connect of earthy and heavenly spheres, sensation of divine will” (1997). Her analysis highlights the mystical and spiritual attributes that pervade Latvytė Narbutienė’s oeuvre.
Through her art, Violeta Latvytė Narbutienė invites audiences to examine the relationship between delicacy and the mystical. Her works prompt viewers to contemplate the line between the tangible and the spiritual, evoking a deep sense of connection with that which is hidden and sacred.
About this artwork+
The artwork depicts an abstract interpretation of a bush, rendered with dynamic and fluid brushstrokes that convey a sense of movement and vitality. The colors are vivid and varied, with hues of blue, green, and white contrasting against warmer tones of brown and beige. The central structure, suggesting the heart of the bush, looks almost like a flame, emphasized by the use of bright colors and swirling lines around it. Splashes of what appear to be gold and possibly beads add a tactile texture to the painting, making parts of it seem almost three-dimensional. This abstract portrayal captures not just the physical appearance but also the essence and energy of a burning bush.
