Rasa Valiene Solo Exhibition Symbiosis September 30th - October 29th.

SLA Art Space is pleased to present "Symbiosis," a solo exhibition by fine artist Rasa Valiene, curated by Francine Rogers. The exhibition will be on view from September 30 to October 29th, 2023.

Opening reception :

September 30th from 5:30pm to 9:00pm.

SLA Art Space, 307 West 30th Street, New York, NY 10001

Gallery Hours: Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 2:00pm to 7:00pm

"Symbiosis" is an evocative examination of the intricate relationship between nature and human consciousness. Influenced by the solitude and reflection found during the pandemic, Valiene crafts an intricate dialogue between vibrant colors, rhythmic lines, and symbolic elements. Works such as "Ode to Spring," "Longing for Cherries," and "Apple Harvest" depict an interplay between the dystopian realities of human existence and the nurturing aspects of nature.

In her own words, Valiene articulates the concept driving the exhibition: "Symbiosis expresses the delicate relationship between humankind and nature, where our existence is being nurtured by nature, and nature’s survival is dependent on our actions. With my paintings, I'd love to raise awareness, value, respect for nature, and to stress the importance of preserving the environment, something so vital for our survival."

“Valiene reveals a sort of imaginative reality understood as the scintillating mirage of the soul,” writes art critic, Algis Uzdavinys. “She emphasizes the beauty and goodness as the main paradigms of her creative work, therefore sensitive and refined pictures made by R. Valiene reveal her faithfulness regarding the positive human values. The painter regards the world a kind of perpetual miracle.”

About the Artist

Rasa Valiene is a Lithuania-born artist currently residing in Riverhead, NY. She studied Fine Art at the Kaunas School of Art in Kaunas, Lithuania, from 1988 to 1992. Since moving to New York in 2001, she has been a Freelance Artist and Decorative Painter. Valiene's artwork has been featured in both national and international venues, including the National Art League in Douglaston, NY; the Cultural Arts Center in Herbertsville, NJ; and the Alfred Van Loen Gallery in Huntington, NY. For more information, please visit her website at www.rasavaliene.com.

About SLA Art Space

SLA Art Space, a multi-purpose events venue, established in 2014 by the Lithuanian Alliance of America, a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization.

SLA Art Space is dedicated to creating and offering a wide range of cultural events including live performances, film screenings, panel discussions, and gallery exhibitions that explore the evolving diversity and richness of Lithuanian culture.

SLA Art Space strives to strengthen the identity and community of individuals of Lithuanian descent by generating new ideas and promoting cross-cultural dialogues through partnerships and cultural projects that provide mutual value and new perspectives, inviting audiences of all ages and backgrounds to engage and share culture and art.

Moai, 2023, Oil on canvas, 60x48

The Morning, 2023, Oil on canvas, 48x48

Apple Harvest, 2023, Oil on canvas, 60x48

Host or Publisher Lithuanian Alliance of America /Francine Rogers