Gytis Arošius (b. 1996, Lithuania) is a painter whose work navigates the space between the past and the future, exploring themes of anxiety, alienation, and technological dystopia. Graduating from the Vilnius Academy of Art in 2021 with a Master’s degree in Painting, Arošius has become known for his distinct monochromatic palette, often dominated by dark blue tones that evoke a sense of looming catastrophe.

Arošius' retro-futuristic aesthetic draws heavily on elements of brutalist architecture, industrial machinery, and Cold War-era military transport. Human figures, often partially obscured or distorted, inhabit these stark, metallic environments, heightening the sense of paranoia and emotional detachment. His compositions, based on self-taken photographs, seamlessly blend reality with imagined objects, offering viewers a haunting vision of the future that is deeply rooted in historical references.

Through his artworks, Arošius challenges viewers to reflect on the cyclical nature of fear and uncertainty, suggesting that our present anxieties about the future are inextricably linked to the past. His work not only captures the visual essence of dystopian landscapes but also probes the emotional and psychological impact of living in an era defined by the tension between technological advancement and existential dread.