Painting in the room
"K. Česonytė’s paintings are variations on Expressionist painting: characterized by a trembling touch, energetic brushstrokes, and expressive paint textures with which she often seems to 'sculpt' figures, objects, and landscape elements. In terms of genre, the scope of her work is quite traditional. Landscapes predominate, though the artist has also painted a series of still lifes, numerous urban scenes, and the occasional stylized portrait. Yet, other aspects of K. Česonytė’s painting align her less with classical modernist art and more with the imagery of the contemporary, media-saturated world. 'My tools are the computer and virtual space,' she says. The visual imagery in her paintings derives not from reality itself, but from a virtual—or secondary—reality. For this creative artist, however, that serves merely as a springboard or a starting signal that liberates both imagination and hand. In her work, this secondary reality—or a chance motif—and the artist’s imagination most often intertwine inseparably. Images suggested by modern media are transformed into authentic visions, deeply and sensitively experienced by the painter herself."
Art critic Kristina Stančienė
Young And Talented - Rising Stars
About this artwork+
This painting by Kristina Česonytė, titled "Golden Apple," shows a large, round apple at the center. The apple looks golden with hints of red and green. It is nestled against a dark, textured background that swoops around it, creating a dynamic contrast. Above the apple, the background shifts into a lighter, perhaps golden, textured sky, adding warmth to the image. Kristina Česonytė has used rough, expressive strokes throughout, giving the painting a vibrant and energetic feel. The contrast in textures and the central focus on the apple give the artwork a dramatic flair. This style might evoke feelings of mystery or importance surrounding the apple, hinting at a deeper story or symbolism, much like the mythical golden apple from various stories and legends.





















