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+
The painting features a dynamic explosion of vibrant colors ranging from azure and cerulean blues to coral and vermilion reds, interspersed with dashes of white and black. At the center, resembling the streak of a comet, there's an impression of a bird, captured mid-flight, rendered with fluid, elongated strokes that suggest rapid movement and energy. The surrounding splatters and drips contribute to an intense sense of velocity and freedom, as if the bird is breaking through barriers, the colors around it fragmenting into chaos. The overall effect is one of spirited, unstoppable motion, as well as a profound release of energy and life.
