Meet us at Affordable Art Fair: Hamburg, 5–8 Nov · Amsterdam, 25–29 Nov · Brussels, 17–21 Feb

Artwork in the room

Virginijus Tamošiūnas

Virginijus Tamošiūnas(173)

All artworks

Virginijus Tamošiūnas is an artist whose body of work demonstrates the potential inherent in abstract painting. By consciously turning away from the conventions of realism, Tamošiūnas highlights the expressive force of color, line, and shape, allowing them to engage with the viewer on a direct level. In his practice, these components do not merely serve as techniques; they constitute the core and very being of the artwork itself.

Within Tamošiūnas’s creative process, the canvas becomes both a site of playful exploration and a boundary set for abstract emotions and ideas. The pictorial space functions as a structure, transforming impulses that might otherwise remain uncontrolled or fleeting into a disciplined visual language. The interplay between unrestrained imagination and the defined limits of the canvas stands at the heart of his artistic philosophy.

Often, Tamošiūnas delves into oppositions within his works, crafting both psychological tension and intervals of serenity. Bold, contrasting forms and vibrant colors engage in a visual dialogue that mirrors an array of emotional experiences—restlessness, calm, uncertainty, and peace. Abstraction enables each canvas to serve as an intense reflection on the intricacies of perception and emotion.

In the end, the abstract canvases of Virginijus Tamošiūnas prompt viewers to contemplate everyday existence—daily routines, emotional currents, doubts, and aspirations—all distilled to the pure elements of art. Rather than presenting clear-cut stories, these pieces evoke the layered and ambiguous nature of human life, opening themselves to individual contemplation and interpretation.

About this artwork+

The painting "Games of Chance" by Virginijus Tamošiūnas features a dynamic composition of abstract forms and splashes of color that draw the eye across the canvas. Dominated by a palette of deep reds, blacks, whites, and hints of yellow, the artwork conveys a sense of movement and volatility, perhaps echoing the unpredictability of games of chance. Bold strokes and a variety of textures give the painting a layered depth, with each color sharply contrasting against the neutral backdrop, suggesting both conflict and harmony. The painting's aggressive, yet controlled use of color and form captures the essence of risk and the emotional highs and lows associated with gambling.