monika dubinkaite

Long Term Diary, 2018- ongoing


The genre of still life is by no means a modern invention. At all times, people paid attention to objects and their combinations. In ancient Egypt and Greece, these were secondary images; during the Renaissance, they grew into full-fledged works which were created as objects of admiration. Nowadays, the genre is closely associated with marketing and has received widespread advertising. But it never ceased to be art.


I like to change the original context into which the subject is written by its creator. I like to create live stories, portraits of emotions using material that has no voice. I like to change people's attitudes towards everyday objects. To give the opportunity to pay attention to household things, which we often neglect in the conditions of their abundance. To take a wider look at the surrounding reality.  Every time I forget about function, observing properties, as if I do not know the original purpose. I immerse myself in the game of light, color and form.  And this game is exactly what I am looking for.  Every time I invent a new composition, I feel like reinventing myself.

Floral Serenade, 2020

Bird's Paradice, 2020

Sunset, 2021

Dog's issue, 2020

Urban garden #1, 2021

Urban garden #2, 2021

No words #1, 2022

No words #2, 2022

Spring, 2023

Snowbird, 2023

Summer, 2023

Household still life, 2023

A study of nature #4, 2023

Second Christmas, 2023

A study of nature #7, 2023

Even the stones make songs, 2024

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