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for b. 1978, VILNIUS, LITHUANIA

Ruta Puidokaite is a Lithuanian visual artist known for a thought-provoking expressive portraiture and abstract paintings offering emotionally charged one-of-a-kind paintings, limited edition prints and artists collaboration.

Ruta was born in the charming city of Vilnius and now nestled in Dublin, Ireland almost half of her life. Ruta studied academic drawing and painting during her college years and she holds diploma in graphic design from Vilnius College of Technologies and Design in 2001, and the Business Studies (BA) degree from Dublin Business School in 2010. After over 15 years of experience as a project and operations manager in creative agencies, early 2024 presented the opportunity to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a full-time artist.

Ruta’s “Shifting Perspectives” painting has been acquired by OPW for the Irish State Collection. She successfully exhibited at the prestigious art fair ArtSource RDS Dublin in 2024. Her work was featured in the first Saatchi Art print catalog 2016. The various abstract and portraiture artwork was acquired and commissioned by private collectors globally - US, Denmark, Lithuania and Ireland. She is a member of the Visual Artists Ireland (VAI).

Her artistic journey mirrors her own evolution and the changing world around her. Ruta’s artwork explores the subtle vibrations that connect and move through us, transforming a delicate balance of energy into art that speaks to the soul. These pieces shape our emotions, inviting you to experience the invisible connections that define our reality. 

Ruta’s art goes beyond geographical boundaries, weaving a universal narrative that resonates with the human experience and emotions. Her work invites to explore the artistry that emerges from her dual cultural identity through a contemporary expressive portraiture lens interconnected with expressive abstraction, tapping into the power of interconnectedness and the role of consciousness in shaping our reality. She unveils the timeless stories etched in the faces before her, guided by the belief in the power of the heart-brain coherence to evoke emotions and insights within her viewers.

The large scale canvas became a playground for exploration, a space where the grand scale allows for an immersive experience. Each large painting is an invitation to step into a world where every detail carries significance and hides the most pressures emotions and experiences. In the delicate interplay of light and shadow, colour and form, Ruta’s work serves as a mirror reflecting our shared humanity, inspiring us to navigate the intricate tapestry of our lives with grace, empathy, and understanding.

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