Stasys Ušinskas

Place: Pakruojis

Born: 1905

Death: 1974

Biography:

Stasys Ušinskas (20 July 1905 – 14 June 1974) was a Lithuanian artist of multiple creative fields: modern painting, stained glass, scenography, animation, puppetry and decorative glass artworks. He is widely regarded as the "father of Lithuanian stained glass art". Ušinskas studied at the Kaunas Art School and later in Paris at the Académie Julian. He was known for his work in various fields, including painting, stained glass, scenography, animation, puppetry, and decorative glass artworks. His work is characterized by a unique blend of modernism, cubism, and art deco styles. Ušinskas was also a pioneer in the field of Lithuanian animation and puppetry. He created several animated films and marionettes, which were exhibited in various countries around the world. In addition to his artistic work, Ušinskas was also a teacher and educator. He taught at the Kaunas Art School and later became the head of the department of decorative arts at the Lithuanian Institute of Fine Arts. Ušinskas' legacy as an artist and educator continues to be celebrated in Lithuania and around the world.