Artūras Barysas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Artūras Barysas
Barysas "Baras" in 2004
Born	(1954-05-10)May 10, 1954 Panevėžys, Lithuania
Died	January 27, 2005(2005-01-27) (aged 50) Vilnius, Lithuania
Occupation	Filmmaker, artist, musician
Nationality	Lithuanian
Genre	Cinema
Literary movement	Avant-garde cinema
Notable awards	Už nuopelnus scenai (2006)
Spouse	Nijolė Barysienė
Children	1

Artūras Barysas "Baras" (May 10, 1954 – January 28, 2005) was a talented Lithuanian artist. He was an actor, singer, photographer, and filmmaker. Many people consider him a key figure in modern Lithuanian avant-garde art. Avant-garde means new and experimental ideas.

Life and Early Interests

Artūras Barysas was born in Panevėžys, Lithuania. As a teenager, he moved to Vilnius, the capital city. He finished his school studies there.

When he was in 8th grade, he joined a special filmmaking club. This club was at the Pioneers Palace, a youth center. After finishing school, he wanted to study film further. He tried to get into a famous film institute in Moscow. However, he was not accepted because of his very poor eyesight.

During the Soviet era, he received a pension due to his vision. He was also very active in Lithuania's underground art scene. This means he created art that was not officially approved by the government. He passed away peacefully in his sleep in 2005.

His Work in Film

Artūras Barysas made his first film, Alchemy, with his classmates. This film won an award at a festival for amateur filmmakers in Moscow. After school, he joined the Lithuanian union of amateur filmmakers. This group helped him manage film festivals. He also represented Lithuanian filmmakers at events across the Soviet Union.

Being an "official amateur" helped him avoid strict rules. It also allowed his films to be shown at many festivals. The filmmakers' union also gave him cameras and other equipment. This helped him create many unique films.

After the Soviet Union ended, video cameras became popular. Barysas then stopped making films. He started a new career in music. He joined a post-punk band called I.V.T.K.Y.G.Y.G..

Music Career

Artūras Barysas was the lead singer of the avant-garde band I.V.T.K.Y.G.Y.G.. The full name of the band means "And Everything That Is Beautiful, Is Beautiful."

Acting Roles

Barysas often played the main characters in his own films. Some of these films include He is wanted, B. and Ch., and This sweet word. In 1989, he also starred in a film by Vidmantas Gaigalas. That film was called The only child (Vienturtis).

Filmography

• 2003: I dream and am (Sapnuoju ir esu)
• 2000: Perception (Suvokimas; A. Barysas, Artūras and Rimas Šlipavičiai, Andrius Radziukynas; 15 min.)
• 1984: Men (Vyrai; A. Barysas, A. Pročkys; lost)
• 1984: Car incident (Autoavarija; A. Barysas, A. Pročkys; lost)
• 1983: Features to a portrait of an artist (Štrichai aktoriaus portretui; A. Barysas, A. Pročkys, V. Blažys; 5 min.)
• 1982: Obvious and yet incredible (Akivaizdu, bet neįtikėtina; A. Barysas, A. Pročkys; 6 min.)
• 1982: Two in the forest (Dviese miške; A. Barysas, G. Zinkevičius, E. Lapinskas; 7 min.)
• 1982: Intelektuali popietė (A. Barysas, A. Pročkys; 2 min.)
• 1982: About those two from there (Apie tuos du iš ten; A. Barysas, Ž. Jelinskas, A. Pročkys; 13 min.)
• 1981: Essay (Esė; A. Barysas, J. Štrengė; 5 min.)
• 1981: Reason (Prasmė; A. Barysas, J. Čergelis, A. Pročkys; 4 min.)
• 1981: Applause lingers a moment (Aplodismentai trunka akimirką; A. Barysas, A. Pročkys; 8 min.)
• 1980: He's wanted (Jo ieško; A. Barysas, A. Slavinskas, J. Čergelis, A. Pročkys, A. Vaitkus, A. Kulikauskas, G. Zinkevičius; 38 min.)
• 1980: We (Mes; A. Barysas, A. Pročkys, A. Slavinskas, E. Lapinskas; 8 min.)
• 1979: Dokumentalnij film (A. Barysas, J. Čergelis; 3 min.)
• 1979: Better than paradise, worse than hell (Geriau už rojų, blogiau už pragarą; A. Barysas, A. Slavinskas, J. Čergelis; 3 min.)
• 1979: Her love (Jos meilė; A. Barysas, A. Slavinskas, J. Čergelis, A. Rečiūnas; 25 min.)
• 1979: A day of centuries (Diena iš šimtmečių; A. Barysas, A. Rečiūnas; 10 min; neišlikęs)
• 1978: Snow (Sniegas; A. Barysas, A. Vaitkus, J. Čergelis, A. Slavinskas; 3 min.)
• 1978: A joke about a meter (Anekdotas apie metrą; A. Barysas, A. Vaitkus; 2 min.)
• 1978: To speak only truth (Sakyti tik tiesą; A. Barysas, D. Buklis; 3 min.)
• 1978: B and Ch (B ir Č; A. Barysas, J. Čergelis; 12 min.)
• 1978: Fifteenth time (Penkioliktą kartą; lost)
• 1977: This sweet word (Tas saldus žodis; A. Barysas, D. Velička; 1 min.)
• 1977: Rimas, Renata, Romas (A. Barysas, A. Vaitkus; 4 min.)
• 1975: Those who don't know should ask those who know (Tie, kurie nežinote, paklauskite kitų; A. Barysas, S. Mackonis, J. Čergelis, A. Slavinskas; 5 min.)
• 1975: Stay at our slope (Pasibūkit mūsų kloniuos; lost)
• 1974: I vote for love (Balsuoju už meilę; A. Barysas, J. Čergelis; 5 min.)
• 1974: A thin one (Laina; A. Barysas, J. Čergelis; 6 min.)
• 1974: Green meadow (Žalias laukas; A. Barysas, J. Čergelis; 1 min.)
• 1972: Two times two (Du kart du; A. Barysas, D. Buklys, R. Vikšraitis; 4 min.)
• 1972: Victims of fashion (Madų aukos; A. Barysas, D. Buklys; 6 min.)
• 1972: A golden fish (Auksinė žuvelė; lost)
• 1972: Citius, altius, fortius (lost)
• 1972: The Earth, planet of humans (Žemė – žmonių planeta; lost)
• 1971: Salt and apples (Druska ir obuoliai; A. Barysas, D. Buklys, S. Šimkus; 3 min.)
• 1971: Falling (Kritimas; A. Barysas, D. Buklys, S. Šimkus; 3 min.)
• 1971: I hit the target (Kliudžiau; lost)
• 1970: To live (Gyventi; A. Barysas, D. Buklys, S. Šimkus; lost)
• 1970: Alchemy (Alchemija; A. Barysas, Donatas Buklys, Sigitas Šimkus; 3 min.)

Images for kids

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  Barysas "Baras" in 2004