Compromise
Compromise by Jurga Alminiene stands as a haunting allegory of power, vulnerability, and the delicate equilibrium between destruction and preservation. The artist fuses mythological symbolism with contemporary emotion, presenting a figure reminiscent of Medusa - her gaze unflinching, her serpentine crown frozen in sculptural stillness. Yet in her hands, she holds a translucent fish, shimmering like a fragile offering between life and stone. Through this paradox, Alminiene transforms the idea of compromise into a visual meditation on what it means to yield without surrendering one’s essence.
The composition radiates tension and beauty in equal measure. The grayscale figure, carved in marble-like precision, contrasts sharply with the searing background of crimson and green - a forest aflame with emotion and memory. Her off-shoulder garment, painted in vivid lime and turquoise strokes, bridges two worlds: the cold permanence of myth and the fleeting pulse of mortal life. The fish, rendered in ghostly transparency, becomes both symbol and mirror - of truth held too tightly, of empathy risking dissolution.
In Compromise, Jurga Alminiene redefines strength through stillness. The work speaks to the quiet negotiation between opposing forces - instinct and reason, rage and tenderness, the self and the other. Through her nuanced balance of realism and surreal intensity, the artist invites us to witness the moment before transformation, when understanding begins not in victory, but in the fragile act of holding something alive without breaking it.
Prints on Paper
- 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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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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