A Blue Friend
A Blue Friend
A Blue Friend

A Blue Friend

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A Blue Friend by Arunas Zilys unfolds as a serene dialogue between gentleness and wonder. The figure, calm and introspective, holds a great blue bird close to the heart, as if embracing a fragment of the sky itself. Zilys paints the encounter not as possession, but as communion - a tender moment where two beings recognize one another’s quiet grace. It is a vision of friendship unspoken, where empathy becomes the language of light.

The composition shimmers with harmony. The deep cobalt of the bird radiates against a background of violet and gold, its wings glistening with iridescent hues that suggest both air and dream. The human face, serene beneath a crimson cap, reflects a calm awareness - an understanding that the creature in his arms is both real and symbolic, both earthbound and celestial. Every brushstroke feels alive with warmth, carrying Zilys’ signature blend of texture, balance, and timeless intimacy.

In A Blue Friend, Arunas Zilys offers a meditation on companionship and spiritual resonance. The painting whispers of the kinship between all living forms - how to hold another being is to hold a piece of the divine. Through its radiant calm, the work reminds us that friendship, in its purest essence, is not defined by words or boundaries, but by presence - by the silent, luminous space shared between souls.

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Prints on Paper

Unframed paper prints
  • Printed on archival grade cotton paper without optical brighteners. 
  • Image dimensions are as shown in Size option plus 2 inch wide white border.
  • Ships rolled in a tube.

Framed Paper Prints

  • Ready to hang.
  • 3/4 inch wide frame.
  • 2 inch wide white mat. 
  • Total dimensions: image dimensions as shown in Size option plus 2 inch mat plus 3/4 inch frame.
  • Covered with UV coated acrylic for protection from fading and moisture.

Prints on Canvas

  • Ready to Hang: Each print on canvas arrives ready to hang, designed for effortless display.
  • Canvas Dimensions: The listed size options show the height and width of the canvas stretched around sturdy wooden bars, with a depth of 1.5 inches.
  • Floating Frame: Add 5/8 inch to the height and width of selected dimensions to account for the total frame size. The frame has 2 inch depth.

  • Frame Colors: Slight variations may occur due to your lighting environment and the handmade nature of our frames.
  • Premium Materials: Printed on archival quality fine art canvas for a luxurious finish.
  • Enhanced Protection: Every print is coated with a specialized protective layer to ensure longevity, resist scratches and abrasions, provide UV protection, and make it waterproof.

 

 

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Your custom art is carefully crafted and shipped within 7-10 business days. Delivery typically takes an additional 3–5 days, so you can expect to receive your artwork within 2 weeks from the time you place your order.


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If your item arrives damaged, we’re happy to provide a free replacement. Since each piece is handcrafted to order, we are unable to accommodate returns or exchanges. Thank you for understanding!


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Meet the artist

Arunas Zilys

Arunas Zilys is a distinguished Lithuanian painter whose works invite viewers into refined, dreamlike worlds where symbolism, theater, and timeless beauty intertwine. Zilys was classically trained at the National M.K. Ciurlionis School of Arts and the Vilnius Academy of Arts. Since 1976, his paintings have captivated audiences across Europe, Asia, and the United States, and are held in major collections including the M.K. Ciurlionis National Museum of Art and the World Bank in Washington, D.C.

Zilys’ artistic language is unmistakable. Stepping away from the traditional colorist school that dominates Lithuanian painting, he has forged a distinct path—one defined by elegance, stylization, and a deliberate aesthetic distance. His compositions feature fantastical, genderless figures that echo ancient civilizations, modern mythologies, and theatrical set designs. Though seemingly serene at first glance, his work reveals deeper layers of cultural memory and symbolism upon closer inspection.

Executed with intricate brushwork and vibrant, shimmering color, Zilys’ canvases carry the weight of history while remaining ethereal and light. His paintings have not only graced prestigious galleries from Paris to Beijing but have also been featured in over 20 international films and television series, including Friends, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The X-Files, and Nurse Betty.

Key Exhibitions 

  • 2019 – Group Exhibition; "Frogman Art", "China World Tower" Gallery, Beijing, China
  • 2019 – Group Exhibition; "Art Beijing 2019", Beijing, China
  • 2018 – Group Exhibition; "Art Beijing 2018", Beijing, China
  • 2015 – Solo Exhibition; "Artifacts" Gallery, Cambria, USA
  • 2014 – Solo Exhibition; "Pilies" Gallery, Vilnius, Lithuania
  • 2014 – Mostra D’Arte; Venice, Italy
  • 2013 – Solo Exhibition; "Esteban" Gallery, Paris, France
  • 2008 – Solo Exhibition; "Esteban" Gallery, Paris, France
  • 2001 – Solo Exhibition; "Artifacts" Gallery, Cambria, USA
  • 2000 – Solo Exhibition; "BGH" Gallery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, USA
  • 1999 – Solo Exhibition; "BGH" Gallery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, USA
  • 1998 – Solo Exhibition; "Vartai" Gallery, Vilnius, Lithuania
  • 1996 – Solo Exhibition; Arnstadt, Germany
  • 1996 – Solo Exhibition; Worpswede, Germany
  • 1994 – Mostra D’Arte Pittori Della, Venice, Italy
  • 1989 – Chicago International New Art Form Exposition; Chicago, USA

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