Stasys Eidrigevičius facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stasys Eidrigevičius
Born	(1949-07-24) 24 July 1949 (age 76) Mediniškiai, Lithuania
Nationality	Lithuanian
Education	Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts
Known for	Graphic Design, Painting, Pastels
Notable work	pastels, miniatures, photography, poster design, book illustration, sculpture, installation, stage design

Stasys Eidrigevičius (born on July 24, 1949, in Mediniškiai, Lithuania) is a famous painter and graphic artist. People often just call him Stasys. He is known for his dreamy, meaningful, and unique art. His works are easy to recognize because they have a special "Stasys style." Stasys is also famous around the world for his amazing book illustrations and posters. These often show dream-like pictures and faces that express many feelings.

Who is Stasys Eidrigevičius?

Early Life and Education

Stasys Eidrigevičius finished art school in Kaunas, Lithuania, in 1968. He then studied at the Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1973. Since 1980, he has lived in Poland. Stasys is a very busy artist. He works in many different art forms. These include painting with pastels, oil, and tempera. He also does drawings, bookplates, and illustrations for books. Besides that, he creates studio graphics, takes photos, makes art installations, and designs sculptures. He even designs sets for plays and shows!

Becoming a Famous Artist

Stasys started his career illustrating children's books. He quickly became known for his special way of telling stories with pictures. His illustrations often looked dreamy and a bit unreal, mixing real-life things with fantasy. Over time, he started doing more types of art. He began painting, creating graphic designs, making posters, taking photos, and even designing for the stage.

In the 1980s, Stasys became very well-known for his incredible posters. Posters allowed him to combine visual poetry with deep meanings. His posters were often simple but full of meaning. They won many awards around the world. His art style often shows human figures that are a bit stretched or changed. He also draws faces that show a lot of feeling and a sense of mystery. This makes people think about what his art means.

During this time, Stasys also became famous for his ex libris prints, which are special designs for the inside of books. These showed his amazing attention to detail and creative ideas. His bookplates and illustrations have been in over 40 books. This shows how many different stories he can tell through his art.

Moving to Poland and International Fame

By the 1980s, Stasys was already famous worldwide. He decided to move to Poland, where he found a lively art community. Living in Warsaw, he kept developing his art. He took part in big art shows all over the world. His art has been shown in important places across Europe, the United States, Australia, and Japan.

Stasys's artworks often explore ideas about who we are, feeling alone, memories, and dreams. His characters, often faces with big features, make you feel a mix of feelings and encourage you to think deeply. He is known for mixing elements of surrealism (dream-like art) and symbolism (using images to represent ideas). This creates pictures that are both a little strange and very beautiful.

His masks and artworks about faces, which he has explored in paintings, posters, and performances, show his ongoing interest in how humans express themselves and see the world. Many of his works also have quiet messages about politics and life's big questions. This makes them important in different cultures and times.

Throughout his career, he has signed many of his works with just "Stasys." This is the name people often use for him in the art world. With his deeply meaningful and thought-provoking images, he has made a lasting impact on graphic design, illustration, and modern art.

Even though Stasys Eidrigevičius has done so much for modern art, he is still becoming more widely known around the world. He is one of the most celebrated artists in Eastern Europe. His work is highly valued by art collectors and museums. His drawings have been published in famous newspapers like The New York Times. He is often invited to international art shows and to be a judge. He also shares his knowledge with art students everywhere. His work continues to inspire people all over the world.

Awards and Recognition

Stasys Eidrigevičius has received many important awards for his art. Some of these include:

• Gold Plaque for children's book illustration at the Biennial of Book Art in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia (1979, 1981, 1989). He also won the Grand Prix there in 1991.
• Gold Medal at the International Biennial of Exlibris in Malbork (1980).
• Grand Prix for book illustration in Barcelona, Spain (1986).
• Grand Prix at the International Biennial of Posters in Lahti, Finland (1989).
• Gold Medal in Toyama, Japan (1994).
• National Award in Arts, Lithuania (2001).
• Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland (2019).
• Commander's Cross of the Order "For Services to Lithuania" in 2025, for his unique art style and for making Lithuania famous around the world.

Stasys Museum

A brand new Stasys Museum opened in 2024 in Panevėžys, Lithuania. This museum shows off many of the artist's amazing works.

Where to See His Art

You can find Stasys Eidrigevičius's art in many public collections around the world. Some of these places include: