Compromise
Compromise
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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.

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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.

 

 

Free shipping for all orders.

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.


24-Hour Cancellation Policy

Orders can be canceled within 24 hours of placement. After this time, your order enters production and can no longer be canceled.


Replacements-Only Policy

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

Jurga Alminiene

Jurga Alminiene is a Lithuanian artist whose work captures the fleeting beauty of everyday moments through a unique blend of realism, realistic collages, and figurativism. Her art is deeply introspective, inspired by the ephemeral qualities of life and the profound connection between memory and creativity.

Through her art, Jurga invites viewers to pause, reflect, and discover the extraordinary in the everyday—a reminder of the delicate interplay between the external world and our inner landscapes.


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