Živilė Vaičiukynienė is a contemporary Lithuanian artist and painter based in Kaunas and Prienai, an officially recognized artist, a creator of original jewellery, and a curator of international art projects. She has actively participated in exhibitions and plein-air painting events since 2007. Her unique, one-of-a-kind works have found their way into private collections across Europe, including Latvia, Estonia, Ukraine, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Spain, as well as the Republic of South Africa.
In the artist’s oil and acrylic paintings, contemporary interpretations of nature become metaphors that open up a space for reflecting on the human inner world. Mystery is at the heart of her artistic practice. She never reveals everything entirely, leaving room for the viewer’s intuition. This sense of freedom and lightness is enhanced by her fluid, expressive brushwork, poetic imagery, and subtle interplay of light.
The expressive, raised textures on her canvases lend the works a tactile depth, transforming the magical world she creates into more than a visual focal point within an interior: it becomes a space for tranquillity and contemplation. Her aim is not to reproduce visible reality, but to bring light, a quiet dialogue, and spiritual harmony into the surrounding environment.
This artist was acknowledged by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania
Authors artworks were purchased by musems
About this artwork+
In this painting, ethereal hues of soft yellow and white dominate the canvas, creating a light, airy atmosphere. At the top, a thick layer of yellow, resembling a soft blanket of clouds or perhaps light filtering through vapor, transitions into a cascade of vertical drips and streaks that pour downward. In the midst of these fluid streaks, a prominent, tree-like form rises, its branches twisted and elegant, stretching upwards. This central figure, composed in darker gray tones, contrasts with the vividness of the lighter background, suggesting a presence or force of nature within a dreamlike, almost otherworldly environment. The painting evokes a serene, mystical feeling, as if capturing a moment of tranquility and gentle illumination in an enchanted setting. The use of muted colors and the vertical composition contribute to a sense of peaceful ascension, as if the elements depicted are dissolving or merging into the light above.
