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, "What's Left Behind" by Kristina Česonytė, shows an abstract mix of lines and splatters. The colors are mostly shades of gray and black. There are hints of brown and a tiny spot of red near the top right corner. The artwork has a minimalist feel but is dynamic, as if capturing a moment of movement or change. Kristina Česonytė often uses a style that feels spontaneous and fluid. Her work suggests emotion and complexity, even with simple forms and a restrained palette. The painting here is a good example of her approach, inviting viewers to explore their own interpretations of the traces left on the canvas.





















