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, "Gates of Dawn" by Sigitas Faraponis, portrays a historic gate at the entrance of an old city. The scene is colorful and vibrant, full of bold, dark outlines that highlight the features of the buildings. This striking gate stands prominently at the center, framed by various roofs and a spire in the background. Faraponis uses an expressionist style, capturing emotion through exaggerated colors and strokes rather than detailed realism. His technique creates a sense of movement and drama. The sky swirls with dark and light patches, contributing to a vivid contrast that accentuates the architecture. There's a playfulness in the way colors blend, light against shadow, making the scene both mysterious and inviting. Overall, the painting feels like a blend of the real and the imagined—a gateway not just to a city, but to another time or dimension.
