"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 "Abstraction," is quite intriguing. You can see a mix of colors, spread randomly across the canvas. The background is mostly white. However, lots of marks and splashes interrupt it. These include shades of blue, black, and small pops of green and other colors. The lower section features thicker, more chaotic layers. Looks like broad brush strokes and scraping techniques were used. It gives a sense of depth and texture. Česonytė's style here is abstract. It's expressive. The artist plays with form, color, and the physicality of the paint. It feels spontaneous, almost like a snapshot of an artist's chaotic working environment. This work offers a glimpse into the process of creation, leaving much to the viewer's interpretation.
