There are times…when you come across things you never had expected, things magical…like the artwork of Petras Repšys.
Repšys is a graphic artist and monumentalist, born in Šiauliai, Lithuania, in 1940. In 1960 – 1967 he studied graphics at the Lithuanian State Institute of Art, and since 1967 he has participated in various exhibitions at home as well as abroad. His works embrace engravings, book and applied graphics, book-plates, easel painting, frescos, sculptures, and medals.
The University of Vilnius displays his fresco ”The Seasons of the Year” (painted in 1976-1984) with motifs from Baltic mythology at the Centre of Lithuanian Studies. This is the absolute highlight of the University visit – and maybe of the whole trip to Vilnius.
Please notice all the little figures trapped in the ”frames”themselves – or in between. Climbing, holding things together, connecting …or just watching. Fascinating.
Leya 
Det er fascinerende at betragte ❤ Man skulle have mulighed for at anbringe komfortable madrasser, og i uforstyrrethed studere alle figurer og sammenhænge 🙂
Jeg har en idé om at Vilnius er et 'heftigt' sted at besøge?
Du har rätt i att jag skulle verkligen vilja titta noggrannare på varje fresk – och veta mer om dem! Jag har försökt slå på nätet om den gamla mytologin, men får bara fram att mycket av den har gått förlorad under alla krig och all rysk ockupation av landet. Kanske ett samtal med målaren själv? Hans generation måste veta, och jag hoppas det finns någon som dokumenterar de minnen som fortfarande lever.
Jag gillade Vilnius. Det är svårt dock, att inte överrestaurera till exempel kyrkor som använts till allt från sädesmagasin till lastbilsverkstäder…Som besökare får man hålla det i minne. Universitetet var ett flott besöksmål, det rankar jag som det bästa av allt. Jag rekommenderar en resa till staden!
Wonderful … never heard of, but there is loads of fantastic artists that I have never heard of .. an world to explore. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, I’m happy every time I come across new wonders!
I know the feeling … *smile
Many thanks for sharing, A-C …stunning work, what a shame he isn’t better known
Agree – important to share this treasure!
Absolutely!
Beautiful art by Petras Repšys. I really like the one of the tree. It looks like the tree bark is literally shining with stars, a piece of art that is so life-like. Very talented, and glad you got to see the art for yourself 🙂
Glad you like it! We were the only people there so I guess not many know about it. Important to share!
Marvelous Lela. Thank you for sharing this.
Glad you like it too! This was a true gem.
I saved the info incase I get to travel someday.
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Amazing.
janet
I thought so too. Glad you like it!
Exquisite!
Isn’t he just astonishing! And there are not many facts about him…only in Lithuanian- which I do not understand. Much to disvover in these Baltic countries. Unfortunately much destroyed by the Russians…