Pliažas (2023)

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Arūnas Rutkus’s evocative painting "Pliažas" is a striking investigation of identity and texture, rendered with a masterful interplay of shadow and light. In this work, the contours of a human face are intricately detailed with a rich tapestry of patterns, suggesting both the weathering effect of nature and perhaps the markings of personal history. The use of deep blues juxtaposed with luminous golden hues imbues the painting with a mysterious, almost nocturnal energy, inviting viewers to peer closer into the shadowy depths to discern the subtle nuances of expression and form.Rutkus's style here can be seen merging elements of surrealism and abstract art, with the layers of texture adding a tactile dimension that makes "Pliažas" not only a visual but also an almost physical experience. The face, occupying the majority of the canvas, becomes a landscape of emotional resonance, while the obscured parts and highlighted features create a sense of enigma and introspection, prompting reflections on the inner lives that we all carry beneath our external appearances.This painting is a profound contribution to contemporary art, offering a unique visual exploration of the self, layered with historical and natural allegories.

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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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