Sigitas Faraponis was born in Vilnius on October 23, 1960. After graduating from secondary school, he began his studies and employment at the "Vaizdas" printing house, where, upon passing his exams, he qualified as an offset printer.
In 1980, he received an invitation to join the Department of Graphics at the Vilnius Art Institute, taking on the role of teaching master. This opportunity allowed him to acquire valuable skills and further expand his artistic understanding within the field of graphics.
Sigitas Faraponis completed his studies in the Department of Advertising, Exhibition, and Small Architectural Design at the Institute in 1987. Afterwards, he worked in the advertising sector and also engaged in designing interiors. Throughout the years, he maintained his passion for graphic art and painting, continually honing his craft.
Since 1991, he has been employed at the Vilnius Academy of Arts in the graphics laboratory, focusing on hands-on student training. He currently leads the graphics laboratory as its head. He has been exhibiting his artwork since 1981, both within Lithuania and internationally, and his creations have journeyed to numerous countries around the globe.
About this artwork+
This painting, "Autumn Day" by Sigitas Faraponis, captures a rustic, charming scene. In the artwork, you can see several houses with brightly colored roofs nestled among lush trees. The colors are vivid, particularly the reds, blues, and greens, evoking the richness of autumn. One tree with sparse, green foliage stands out against the dense, yellow and deep green background. The style is somewhat impressionistic, marked by bold brush strokes and a playful manipulation of light and shadows. Faraponis uses colors expressively, creating a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere, almost as if the scene is alive with the gentle winds of fall. It's clear he has a unique way of seeing the world, turning an ordinary village scene into something picturesque and full of life.
