Sigitas Staniunas

Sigitas Staniunas is one of the most notable and exclusive interdisciplinary Lithuanian artists, known for combining social and historical aspects of intercultural communication with the ideas of cultural inheritance, development and progress. Multi-layered oil painting created with the techniques of old European masters yet inspired by elements from Asian culture and art make his oeuvre unique. His artwork links spiritual, idealistic and symbolic elements of images and colors with historical and psychological context. During the course of a carrier spanning more than 20 years, Sigitas Staniunas has participated in a number of national and international projects. He has worked in Switzerland, Finland, USA, Brazil, Indonesia, Russia,Taiwan and other countries. While his primary medium is painting the artist also creates performances and site specific installations. Video documentation and live music performances enhance exhibitions of the artist's work.