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 the center of the painting, a person's head and face are depicted surrounded by an abstract, swirl-like, layered motif, reminiscent of flower petals or fluttering fabric. The face itself is rendered with washed-out, almost monotone hues—subtle shades of blues and grays punctuated by warmer tones of beige and light ochre. The person's eyes are closed, and the expression is serene and contemplative, suggesting a state of deep thought or introspection. The face looks slightly downward, and the overall texture and flow of the surrounding elements convey a notion of either emergence or submersion. The artwork communicates a sense of vulnerability and unguardedness, aligning with the title "Without Masks." The fluidity in the surrounding shapes creates a dynamic yet calming effect.
