Mergaitė su vėliavėle

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The enchanting oil painting "Mergaitė su vėliavėle," created by the Lithuanian artist Arūnas Rutkus, captivates with its ethereal and haunting depiction of a young girl holding a flag. Arūnas Rutkus, known for his mastery in blending reality with elements of surrealism and mystique, presents here a work that is both intriguing and visually stunning.In the painting, the viewer encounters a figure dressed in a delicate lace garment that exudes elegance and fragility. The girl's attire, intricately detailed with lace patterns, creates a compelling contrast against the subdued, earthy background. Her midriff is subtly exposed, adding a touch of vulnerability to her pose. The artist's use of warm browns and soft whites enhances the dreamlike quality of the scene.The girl holds in one hand a flag, the details of which are obscured, suggesting a narrative or symbolism that invites the viewer to dive deeper into the possible meanings behind this emblematic object. The subtlety of the flag's design, a mere whisper against the texture of her dress, serves as a focal point drawing our eyes and piquing our curiosity about its significance.Arūnas Rutkus's technique, characterized by meticulous attention to texture and layering, is visible in the realistic rendering of light and shadow, giving the painting a three-dimensional feel. Each stroke and color choice is deliberate, aimed at evoking emotion and thought in the beholder."Mergaitė su vėliavėle" stands as a testament to Rutkus's ability to convey profound messages through visually poetic forms.

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Arūnas Rutkus was born in 1961 in Vilnius, Lithuania. In 1985, he completed studies in monumental painting (fresco, mosaic) at the Lithuanian Academy of Fine Arts. The artist has exhibited his work in more than 50 solo and group exhibitions worldwide, including:

- Art En Capital, Grand Palais (Paris, France)

- Salon de SNBA, Carrousel du Louvre (Paris, France)

- Fourth St. Petersburg Biennale "Spatia Nova" (St. Petersburg, Russia)

- European Painting, Sharjah Art Museum (Sharjah, United Arab Emirates)

- International Monetary Fund Art Association Gallery (Washington, USA)

Arūnas Rutkus' artworks can be found in museums, galleries, and private collections all over the world. The Sheikh of Sharjah (UAE) acquired the artist's painting titled "Horse", which he donated to the Sharjah Museum (UAE). NBA stars Arvydas Sabonis and Šarūnas Marčiulionis own works by Arūnas Rutkus in their art collections (A. Sabonis has a collection of fifty artworks by Arūnas Rutkus). The artist's painting titled "Leaf" belongs to the singer Sting.

Since 2017, Arūnas Rutkus has been donating his works annually to Caudwell Children UK and Amber Lounge Monaco charity auctions.

Arūnas Rutkus is also known as a film director, whose short film won a special jury prize at the Milan Short Film Festival in 2016 with the "Fragrances in Motion" award, and his directed video for the song "No Tomorrow" by "Happyendless" won the MTV Fresh award in 2008.

Since 1995, Arūnas Rutkus has been a member of the Lithuanian Artists' Association, and in 2012, he was admitted to the French National Art Association (Société Nationale des Beaux Arts (SNBA)).

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