Egidijus Rudinskas was born in Maskvyčių village in Kupiškis region on March 15, 1962.
He has been a member of the Lithuanian Painters’ Union since 1988.
Education
In 1980 he graduated from Kaunas J.Naujalis Secondary Art School. In 1980 E.Rudinskas entered the State Art Institute in Vilnius. He graduated from the institute in 1986 and obtained the specialty of a graphic artist.
Work
In 1986-1989 he was a teacher of Kaunas region Garliava 2nd Secondary School; in 1989-1990 – Chairman of Kaunas Branch of the Lithuanian Painters’ Union; from 1991 – lecturer of Kaunas Art Institute of Vilnius Art Academy; in 1992, 1995 – lecturer of painting and graphics of Sarland (Germany) Summer Academy.
Competitions
Diploma of the competition “The Most Beautiful Book of 1986”, Vilnius (1987).
Stipends
Stipend of Lipe County Culture Institute, Germany (1990), stipend of “The United States Information Agency and Mid-America Arts Alliance”, USA (1997-1998).
Awards
Prize of Kaunas radio factory association “Banga” for the cycle “Conversation with Earth” (1987),
Prize of the Painters’ Union for illustrations for the poetry book of H.L.Hix “The Last Hour” in the international triennial of book art in Vilnius (1997),
Winner of Kaunas artists’ exhibition “Painting. Graphics. Sculpture - 99” in Kaunas (1999),
The 1st prize for etching “Garden of Memory” in the international biennial of graphics Frankavila al Mare, Italy (2000),
Prize of the international exhibition of small graphics “Mini print Cadaques” in Spain (2000),
Prize of the Artists’ Union in Kaunas artists’ exhibition “The Best Artwork of the Year” (2003),
Winner of the exhibition “The Best Artwork of the Year 2007” in Kaunas for the graphic work “Life in a Sand House” (2008),
Golden Badge and prize of the Lithuanian Artists’ Union for personal exhibitions in Hamburg and Kaunas in 2008, for recognition “The Best Artwork of the Year” in Kaunas (2009).
Creative works
Egidijus Rudinskas has been participating in exhibitions since 1986. He works in the fields of engraving, illustration, poster.
One-man exhibitions
Exhibitions of graphics in “AL” gallery in Kaunas (1987),
In Vilnius University (1990),
Exhibition of painting in Kaunas Artists’ House (1990),
Exhibitions of graphics in “Kauno Langas” gallery in Kaunas (1993, 1998),
In Merzig city library, Germany (1995),
In “Heng Artland” gallery in Singapore (1995),
In “Skulski Art Gallery” Klark, USA (1996),
In “West Wing” gallery in Ringwood, USA (1997),
In Hartola city municipality, Finland (1997),
In “Vartai” gallery in Vilnius (1998),
In the Lithuanian embassy in Washington, USA (1998),
Exhibition of miniatures in “Eglės” gallery in Kaunas (1999),
In “Rotundo” gallery in Vilnius (2000),
Exhibition “Labyrinth” in “Eglės” gallery in Kaunas (2000),
Exhibition of graphics in “Parkas” gallery in Klaipėda (2001),
Exhibition of digital graphics “Terra” in “Menų Parkas” gallery in Kaunas (2002) and “Kairė-Dešinė” gallery in Vilnius (2002),
Exhibition of digital graphics “Terra-II” in “Rotundo” gallery in Vilnius (2003),
Exhibition “Invisible City” in the Graphics gallery in Kaunas (2004).
Exhibition of graphics in Tartu, Estonia (2006).
Major group exhibitions
Exhibition of fine arts of Kaunas artists in Kaunas (1986),
Republic exhibitions of fine arts in Vilnius (1987-1989),
Exhibitions of book art in Vilnius (1988, 1993, 1997),
Republic exhibitions of graphics (1989, 1999, 2000),
Exhibition of Lithuanian painters “Kunst im Knast” in Hamburg, Germany (1990),
Exhibition “Lithuanian painters” in Schvalenberg, Germany (1990),
Exhibition of Lithuanian painters’ works on paper “Faces” in Melbourne, Australia (1990),
International triennials of graphics in Krakow, Poland (1991, 2000),
Exhibition of Lithuanian graphics in Krakow, Poland (1991),
2nd biennial of graphics in Nykobing Falster, Denmark (1991),
International triennials of graphics in Tallinn, Estonia (1992, 2000),
Tionde triennial of graphics in Stockholm, Sweden (1992),
1st triennial of graphics of Baltic countries in Gdansk, Poland (1992),
17th international exhibition of graphics in Kanagava, Japan (1992),
Exhibition “Premio Internationale Biela Per L’Incisione” in Italy (1993),
Exhibition “6 Graphics from Kaunas” in Vekshy, Sweden (1993),
In Vestfold, Norway (1993),
1st international biennial of graphics in Maastricht, Belgium (1993),
“Falu” biennial of graphics of the Baltic countries in Dalarne, Sweden (1993),
Exhibition “Kaunas Art” in Linkshoping, Sweden (1994),
International exhibition of small graphics in Bristol, Great Britain (1994),
International exhibitions of small graphics in Kadakvi, Spain (1995, 1997, 1999, 2000),
1st international exhibition of graphics in Klark, USA (1998),
Exhibition “International Carnival” Boston, USA (1998),
Exhibition “Emotionalism” in Brion, USA (1999),
Triennial of graphics of Baltic countries in Kaliningrad, Russia (2000),
3rd triennial of graphics of Bitola in Macedonia (2000),
Exhibition “In figura” in Hern, Germany (2002),
“Lithuanian graphics in 2003” Vilnius, “3rd international triennial of painter’s book”, Vilnius (2003), International exhibition of small graphics, Vilnius (2004),
“Tomorrow is Now”, project of Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian Graphical Art (2005)
Illustrated books
A.Bernotas “Paglostyk žolę” (“Stroke the Grass”) (1986, diploma work);
A.Maldonis “Artėjimas” (“Getting Closer”) (1991);
D.Saukaitytė “Spalio laukas” (“Field of October”) (1997);
Author’s book H.L.Hix “The Last Hour” (1998),
T. Marcinkevičiūtė “Gatvės muzikantas” (Street Musician) (2002)
Works in museums
H.L.Hix “The Last Hour” author’s book (1998) – “Walker Art Center” museum in Minneapolis, USA.
“Night”. Etching, 35x50. 2000. – FOGG art museum in Harvard University in Massachusetts, USA.
Cycle “Flowers” I-III 1998, etching, “Angel and Actress”, “Bridge” (1998) colour lithography – Center For Innovative Print and Paper, Rutgers University in New Brunswick, USA.
Collection of 20 small graphical works (1995-2000) – ADOGI Museum (Asociacion Difusora Obra Grafica International) Barcelona, Spain.
Plain-airs and symposiums
Creative camp in Schvalenberg, Germany(1990).
Plain-air “Time” in Žemaitkiemis estate (2002)
Plain-air “Water” in Pedvale, Latvia, (2002)
Internships
Rutgers University Graphical Centre in New Brunswick, State of New York, USA (1998).
Frans Masereel Graphical Centre, Belgium (2003)
International Graphical Centre - KAUS, Urbino, Italy (2004)
Bibliography
Jasevičiūtė V. Egidijus Rudinskas. – Illustrated // Kaunas Artists. – Kaunas, 1996, p. 90-91.
Uždavinys A. Search for Live Water . – Illustrated // 7 meno dienos. – April 5, 1996.
Petrauskaitė Ž. Egidijus Rudinskas did not Kiss American Women but was Interested in Lithography. – Illustrated // Kauno diena. – February 13, 1999.
Uždavinys A. Loyalty of Human-being to Earth. – Illustrated // 7 meno dienos. – October 22, 1999.
Uždavinys A. Real Emptiness of Existence // Kauno diena. – November 6, 1999.
Kazakevičius I. Terra // Nemunas – 2002,
Kaunas Artists. Traces in Time – Kaunas 2003
Savičiūnaitė V. The Allure of Etching // Lithuania in the world. – 2003 No.2 Vol.11.
Civinskienė K. Egidijus Rudinskas: Conversation with Earth // Dailė-2003/1
