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, vibrant and intense, captures an expressive, almost chaotic scene filled with figures. Broad, energetic strokes of red, blue, and green are juxtaposed against darker tones, giving the image a dynamic, tumultuous feel. The figures are depicted in a somewhat abstract manner, their forms swirling together, with some faces and limbs more discernible than others. Central to the composition is a sense of movement—an array of limbs, possibly dancing or caught in motion, enhancing the painting's vivid and lively atmosphere. The use of bold colors adds to the visual intensity, suggesting a scene of potential revelry or uprising, teeming with emotions and actions intertwining. Expressive faces and gestures hint at narratives or emotions experienced by the figures, evoking a story that teeters between celebration and chaos.




















