Šventė (2010)

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Arūnas Rutkus, a renowned Lithuanian artist, masterfully blends texture and mystery in his stirring piece titled "Šventė". This captivating painting prominently features a delicate, yet enigmatic female figure whose eyes are obscured by an intricately beaded mask. The mask itself is a work of art, adorned with golden and bronze beads that form geometric patterns, contributing to an almost ceremonial aura.The background and the figure's skin are rendered with a rich palette of earthy tones, boasting detailed textural effects that mimic the tactile quality of aged stone or weathered wood, adding a sense of timelessness and durability to the piece. Notably, the smooth curvature of the figure’s shoulder and neck contrasts strikingly with the ornate rigidity of the mask, creating a compelling interplay between hiddenness and exposure."Šventė", translating to 'Festival' or 'Celebration' in Lithuanian, may evoke themes of identity, perception, and the intrinsic human yearning to reveal or conceal aspects of ourselves in social ceremonies. This artwork invites viewers to ponder the masks we all wear and the faces we choose to show—or hide—from the world.Rutkus' work is a testament to the power of visual storytelling, encouraging a deep, introspective examination of the masks that define and protect us.

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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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