Karalienė Rožė (2011)

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"Karalienė Rožė," a mesmerizing work by the renowned artist Arūnas Rutkus, is a captivating representation blending historical elegance with surreal modernity. In this piece, the profile of a figure is exquisitely adorned with what seems to be a metallic floral armored headpiece. Dominating the composition is a beautifully rendered rose, placed atop the figure's head, symbolizing perhaps nobility, purity, or mystique.The rose, executed in soft tones of gray and white, contrasts starkly with the dark, textured background, making it a focal point. The headpiece, detailed with lace-like patterns, adds an element of delicate intricacy. These patterns flow seamlessly into the figure's features, which are rendered in a smooth, almost otherworldly gradient of bronze tones.The meticulous attention to texture and the subtle interplay of light and shadow in Rutkus' painting give it a tactile quality that invites the viewer to reach out and touch the cool metallic surfaces. "Karalienė Rožė" is more than a portrait; it is a stirring piece that bridges the gap between historical art and contemporary expression, asking the viewer to ponder the roles of identity, adornment, and perception.

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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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