Mindaugas Lukošaitis Lithuanian, b. 1980
Composition, 2018
Acrylic, canvas, cardboard
40 x 60 x 0.5 cm
42.5 x 62.5 x 5 cm Framed
42.5 x 62.5 x 5 cm Framed
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Mindaugas Lukošaitis (b. 1980, Lithuania) is an artist renowned for his exceptional drawing skills, yet this rare foray into painting offers a fresh lens on his unique visual language. Best...
Mindaugas Lukošaitis (b. 1980, Lithuania) is an artist renowned for his exceptional drawing skills, yet this rare foray into painting offers a fresh lens on his unique visual language. Best known for his precise, vibrant, and energetic drawings, Lukošaitis applies his mastery of form and deep understanding of anatomy to this painting, where swift strokes and carefully composed shapes mirror the sketch-like quality of his drawings. His academic background in sculpture from the Vilnius Academy of Arts also subtly informs the structural depth of the work.
While Lukošaitis is celebrated for using his imagination to tackle themes such as history, identity, and post-war resistance in his drawings—without relying on documentary material—this painting similarly embodies a surreal yet grounded sensibility. The work conveys an "unreal realism," blending isolated objects and abstract forms, inviting viewers into a space shaped by both personal vision and an unconventional approach to narrative.
His inclusion in Phaidon’s Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing and the presence of his works in prestigious collections such as the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art and the Lewben Art Foundation underline his significance in contemporary art. Though primarily recognized for drawing, this painting is a rare and compelling expansion of his artistic practice, demonstrating Lukošaitis's ability to translate his imagination and technical precision across mediums, while still maintaining the core themes of his oeuvre.
While Lukošaitis is celebrated for using his imagination to tackle themes such as history, identity, and post-war resistance in his drawings—without relying on documentary material—this painting similarly embodies a surreal yet grounded sensibility. The work conveys an "unreal realism," blending isolated objects and abstract forms, inviting viewers into a space shaped by both personal vision and an unconventional approach to narrative.
His inclusion in Phaidon’s Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing and the presence of his works in prestigious collections such as the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art and the Lewben Art Foundation underline his significance in contemporary art. Though primarily recognized for drawing, this painting is a rare and compelling expansion of his artistic practice, demonstrating Lukošaitis's ability to translate his imagination and technical precision across mediums, while still maintaining the core themes of his oeuvre.