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 by Sigitas Faraponis, titled "House by the River," is vibrant and abstract. The artist uses curvy lines and sharp angles that blend together. You can see different colors: blues, greens, yellows, and pinks. They create a sense of division and unity at the same time. The style is abstract and stylized, with the elements not immediately clear. It looks like there might be a river flowing through the scene. The small house seems to be at the center of this composition. Sigitas Faraponis has chosen a style where the usual perspective isn't obvious, which makes the viewer look closer and interpret the scene in their own way. This artwork stands out for its bold use of color and form.
