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Lina Petravičiūtė, known by her artist name Ringo1986, is a Lithuanian artist living in Lucerne, Switzerland. Her artistic journey took a dramatic turn when she suddenly lost her brother in November 2022. This painful event marked the beginning of an intense engagement with the themes of grief, trauma, and pain. Since then, her art has been a courageous and unsparing reflection on coping with loss, confronting inner demons, and finding strength in healing. The style of Ringo1986 is expressive, powerful, and multi-layered. Her works draw on the aesthetics of Neo-Expressionism, with clear references to artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat or Cy Twombly. What truly makes her work unique, however, is the combination of rawness and intimacy. Her paintings are dominated by vibrant colors such as blue, red, yellow, and black, arranged in dynamic contrasts that reflect the emotional state of the artist. These colors are often complemented by layers of lines, scratches, and graphic symbols that depict the chaos and complexity of the inner emotional world. Characteristic of her works is the mix of spontaneous linework and intense texture. She uses layers of paint that are applied, revealed, and partially removed to create depth and dimension. Often, the works seem like torn diary pages, giving the viewer a direct insight into her vulnerable soul. She combines figurative and abstract elements: mask-like faces, stylized skeletons, and fragmented body parts appear repeatedly. These symbols embody pain, fragility, and the attempt to overcome inner demons. Ringo1986 does not see grief as something to be suppressed but as a transformative force. Her works are a call to face the pain and find the strength to return to life. Her art demonstrates that art is not only a means of expression but also a form of healing and self-empowerment. She reminds us that life is not about avoiding pain but about finding the courage to rise again. As she herself says: "It’s not about how we grieve, but how we decide to live again." With several exhibitions in different cities and over 130 presented works, including paintings and installations, she has established herself as an impressive voice in contemporary art. Particularly noteworthy is her solo exhibition in Zurich, "One Year of Grief Representation", which showcased her intensive engagement with the stages of grief. With her remarkable artistic development and authentic message, Ringo1986 has already reached many people and demonstrates how powerful art can be when it comes straight from the heart.