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+
The painting depicts a vibrant streetscape, likely set in an old town given the architectural style characterized by historic features. It's bathed in rich, warm colors predominantly in shades of red, brown, and touches of cream. The texture is thick and expressionistic, creating a dynamic surface that almost seems to move. The buildings are unevenly lined with various windows and doors, suggesting a quaint, somewhat rustic charm. Most of the windows are arched, some shuttered, others clear, allowing a look into the shadowed interiors. Towards the top, the sky or ceiling appears heavy, brushed in deep browns and reds, contributing to a brooding yet cozy atmosphere. The ground shares the same warm tones, possibly a cobbled street reflecting the glow emanating from the buildings. The overall effect is one of warmth, history, and a sense of life within the strokes.





















