Lapkričio 11, 2016
Lithuanian artist invites Londoners to challenge themselves through art

With a collection of bold abstract works and over thirty exhibitions under her belt, artist Birute Nomeda Stankuniene, is coming to London this November. The artist is an advocate of exposing art to the general public, and often favours non-traditional exhibition spaces. Having previously exhibited in NHS facilities and Sherborne Abbey, her third UK solo exhibition ‘Crazy Yellow’ will take place at the gallery space in the Westminster Reference Library.

The upcoming exhibition works explore the themes of anxiety and endurance, and the backbone of the exhibition is the paintings group titled, ‘Crazy Yellow’ (14 works in total). It was created over 3 years, and is a strong example of the artist’s style: sharp, dramatic atmosphere and multiple artworks forming large painting groups which increase the thematic depth and experience. In her abstract works, Birute often seems to walk on the edge of a psychological abyss, trying to keep the balance between pain and irony, sometimes creating a dimension of the absurd. The artist tells us: ”These works are about the unseen, intangible but foreboding feeling. They also hold the energy of determination to move forward, even if that courage seems like madness at the time.” The works are dominated by yellow and black: this colour combination according to Lüscher colour test connotes a state of extreme desperation when looking for escape and a risk of unpremeditated actions when seeking a change. Birute’s paintings focus on expressing and communicating psychological states, while the abstract form frees the viewers to enter a state of contemplation and to encounter the work as a direct experience. Ultimately, finding their own unique instinctual reactions and emotions to the artworks. 

For a chance to meet Birute, visit Westminster Reference Library gallery on the Private View Evening - Tuesday, 15th November, 6.30 - 8.30p.m - reserve your place here.

About the artist - Birute Nomeda Stankuniene:

Birute Nomeda Stankuniene, born 1963, graduated from Vilnius Arts Academy in 2009, lives and works in Vilnius. The artist’s work has been showcased in Lithuanian national and international exhibitions over thirty times. Birute's art has been recognised by Saatchi Art Online gallery, featured on IUOMA publications, multiple online blogs and press. A book has been published based solely on her painting series. Birute's artworks have been purchased by private collectors from Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Russia, Holland, Denmark, Poland, Italy, UK, Brazil, and US. She is also a member of the IUOMA, Slow Art Day and Jheronimus Bosch Plaza international projects.

About the Westminster Reference Library:

Westminster Reference Library is a public reference library in the heart of London’s West End with a key subject collection in Art & Design and Performing Arts listed as one of outstanding national significance. We have a dedicated art space where we display work by new and emerging artists every two or three weeks. These shows cover a broad range of work including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture and video. The art space’s principal aim is to showcase challenging and interesting work that may delight and provoke.

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