Jonas Daniliauskas “Women at Dusk”

The exhibition “Women at Dusk” by Jonas Daniliauskas, who is one of the most prominent representatives of Lithuanian colorist painting

According to art historian Dr. Nijolė Tumėnienė, this exhibition reveals a defining feature of Daniliauskas’ work – the female figure, often becoming the emotional centerpiece of the painting, the “tuning fork” that sets the mood: dreamy, playful, or romantic.

“Women at Dusk” offers a glimpse into womanhood as mysterious and multifaceted – embodying both the simplicity of rural life and the freedom of urban experience, with hints of mythological presence. She may appear as a nature-loving villager, a city woman relaxing in a Turkish bath, or even a guardian angel. In these works, the central focus is not the environment but the woman’s state of being – her connection to nature and the soft light of evening.

As Dr. NIjolė Tumėnienė notes, the artist no longer relies solely on landscapes to convey a sense of twilight. Instead, the feeling is now expressed through the figure of the woman – her elegant form, flowing movements, and emotional intensity. The color palette is rich and contrasting, charged with lyrical and nostalgic energy – visual poetry infused with echoes of the past and the artist’s personal romantic worldview.Jonas Daniliauskas is a painter whose art intertwines the experiences of classical modernism, the spirit of folk culture, and a deep, poetic connection to the Lithuanian countryside. His canvases reflect a timeless bond between people, nature, and tradition – full of mythological undertones and heartfelt emotion.