Sarunas Sauka

About

Postmodernist painter who was considered one of the most significant Lithuanian artists. He was given the Lithuanian National Prize in 1989. His works included "Stairs" from 1989 and "Inferno" from 1991-1992.

Before Fame

He studied at the National Institute of Lithuania's Vilnius Art Academy from 1976 until 1983.

Trivia

His "Battle of Grunwald" was nominated for the Lithuanian National Award.

Family Life

His father was the Lithuanian philologist Donatas Sauka.

Associated With

He and fellow artist William Zorach were both born in Lithuania.