Painting

They say that painting is the art of the brave—those who aren’t afraid to use a brush to create new realities and tell stories just as their eyes see them. And if there’s one thing we love, it’s courage.

Whether inspired by the classics or surprising with its modernity, every work of art on display at Artagonist stands out for its unique character. Just take a look at Auksė Miliukaitė’s interpretations of Lithuanian history or Kristina Ališauskaitė’s exploration of sexuality. The same goes for the works of Linas Jusionis, Eglė Karpavičiūtė, Vita Opolskytė, Gabrielė Šermukšnytė, and… your gaze is already drawn to our walls.

L. Jusionis – THE PASSING ONES

Room 311 has its own ceiling. Indeed—just look up at the ceiling and you’ll see an abstract composition that, from one angle, resembles a mountain range, and from another, a tree branch, but the blue color will always most closely resemble the sky. There’s no need to search for hidden meanings—just let your imagination run wild.

V. Opolskytė – VIEŠA-BŪTIS Nos. 207 and 209

Rooms 207 and 209 offer the opportunity to experience the utopian idea of seeing “right through” the hotel. Although the rooms can be connected, even when staying separately, you’ll be able to “see” how life bustles behind the walls and what secrets follow in the footsteps of the Artagonist. All you need to do is cast your gaze toward one of the canvases.

K. Ališauskaitė – RED LIPS

Room 309 dares to provoke in a slightly different way than all the others. It is K. Ališauskaitė’s statement on sexuality, revealed through a single symbol—a woman’s bright red lips. Don’t look for a gaze or seductive overtures—the only lure is the vivid red against a black-and-white background.

G. Šermukšnytė – BEDROOM SHELF

Room 204 raises an intriguing question about the shelf in the bedroom. What do you keep on it? According to G. Šermukšnytė, it’s a space not only for objects, but also for goals, ideas, and collections. You never know what you’ll find on it when you come here.

E. Karpavičiūtė – 212

Room 212 intrigues with E. Karpavičiūtė’s idea that the spaces of the room and the painting can become interdependent. They can sense each other, complement each other, and even create the illusion that the room’s occupant actually appears in the painting. Or perhaps things aren’t quite as they seem?