Vytautas Kazimieras Jonynas (10 March 1907 in Ūdrija, near Alytus – 4 December 1997 in Vilnius) was a Lithuanian artist. He worked as a book illustrator, graphic, painter, sculptor, stained glass artist, posters and furniture designer.
After studying in Kalvarija and graduating from high school in Kaunas, Jonynas started art studies at the Kaunas Art School. Jonynas attended Adomas Varnas (painting) and Adomas Galdikas (graphics) studios. In 1931 he moved to Paris, where he earned a degree in xylography and book illustrating. Later he studied wood sculpture and cabinetmaker crafts in Ècole Boulle. In 1935 he held his first personal exhibition. After completing his studies in France Jonynas returned to Lithuania. His illustration for Kristijonas DonelaitisMetai became classics of the genre.[1] At the time he was teaching at Kaunas Art School.[2] In 1937 he was elected as a member of the International Sculpture Commission. The same year Jonynas was awarded Golden medal in the international exhibition in Paris for his woodcarvings and posters. In 1938 he was awarded a Cross of Order of the French Legion of Honour. From 1936 until 1941 Jonynas worked as preservation specialist in Lithuanian inspection of cultural heritage, later became chief of the organization.[2]
In 1944 Jonynas retreated to Germany, where he lived until 1950. He then moved to the United States. He was active in Lithuanian cultural life in exile. With assistance from Schmittlein, Jonynas founded an art school in Freiburg im Breisgau (École des Arts et Métiers) and supervised it. In Germany Jonynas started illustrating bibliographic books again. One of his last works in xylography was illustrations for Raymond Schmittlein's study on Prosper MériméeLokis created in 1949.[1][3] He also created illustrations for Shakespeare's Hamlet, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's die Leiden des Jungen Werthers,[4] (published by Karl Alber; the illustrations were bought by the Goethe-Schiller Institute[1]) and Le Siège de Mayence.[5]Le Siège was the first book that Jonynas illustrated using aquarelle and not xylography.
In the United States Jonynas continued to illustrate books, although he changed his technique. During 1955–1979 Jonynas designed interiors for over 60 churches in the United States, Europe, and Australia.[6] He also created a new technique joining stained glass, fresco and bass-relief when he was commissioned to create a mural at Rikers Island, New York.[7] In 1955 he founded and art studio Jonynas and Shepherd Art studio, Inc. in New York. Jonynas also designed Chapel of Lithuanian Martyrs in St. Peter's Basilica and decorated Vatican City pavilion for the 1964 New York World's Fair. Jonynas taught at the Catan-Rose Institute of Fine Arts (1951–1957) and Fordham University (1957–1973).
Jonynas is also known for his designs of postal stamps for interwar Lithuania. He also designed over 50 stamps for the French Occupation zone in Germany (described as among the most artistic German stamps),[7]France, and Vatican (1959). The Vatican stamp commemorated the 500th birthday anniversary of Lithuanian patron Saint Casimir.[7] Jonynas was also asked to create a postal stamp for the United Nations to commemorate Universal Declaration of Human Rights, but the stamp was not printed due political reasons.
Worksedit
Vytautas Kazimieras Jonynas left a large number of graphics, stained glass works, sculptures, book illustrations. Jonynas brought back to Lithuanian most of his works. The largest collection of his works is preserved at his name art gallery-home in Druskininkai. Jonynas donated all of his creative works to Lithuania. He was buried in Antakalnis Cemetery, Vilnius.
^ abcAndriušytė-Žukienė, Rasa. "Vytautas Kazimieras Jonynas ir knyga". Dailė (in Lithuanian) (2007/1). Retrieved 2008-07-22.
^ abBialopetravičienė, Laima. "Vytauto Kazimiero Jonyno Kūrybos Paroda" (in Lithuanian). Lithuanian Writers Union. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
^P. Mérimée, Le manuscript du professeur Wittembach Lokys: la dernière nouvelle de Prosper Mérimée avec dix-sept bois originaux de V. K. Jonynas, Bade: Éd. Art et science, 1949
^J. W. Goethe, Die Leiden des jungen Werthers, Freiburg im Breisgau: Verlag Karl Alber, 1948
^J. W. Goethe, Le Siège de Mayence, Mayence: Éditions art et science, 1951.
^"Vytauto Kazimiero Jonyno galerija". Lietuvos dailės muziejus. 2010-10-18. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
^ abcKezys, Algimantas (Spring 1991). "The Art of Vytautas K. Jonynas". Lituanus. 1 (37). Retrieved 2008-07-24.
Andriušytė-Žukienė, Rasa. Akistatos : dailininkas Vytautas Kazimieras Jonynas pasaulio meno keliuose, Vilnius, Lietuvos dailės muziejus, 2007, 239 p.- ISBN978-9986-669-66-1
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Vytautas Kazimieras Jonynas 10 March 1907 in udrija near Alytus 4 December 1997 in Vilnius was a Lithuanian artist He worked as a book illustrator graphic painter sculptor stained glass artist posters and furniture designer Contents 1 Biography 2 Works 3 Awards 4 References 5 External linksBiography editAfter studying in Kalvarija and graduating from high school in Kaunas Jonynas started art studies at the Kaunas Art School Jonynas attended Adomas Varnas painting and Adomas Galdikas graphics studios In 1931 he moved to Paris where he earned a degree in xylography and book illustrating Later he studied wood sculpture and cabinetmaker crafts in Ecole Boulle In 1935 he held his first personal exhibition After completing his studies in France Jonynas returned to Lithuania His illustration for Kristijonas Donelaitis Metai became classics of the genre 1 At the time he was teaching at Kaunas Art School 2 In 1937 he was elected as a member of the International Sculpture Commission The same year Jonynas was awarded Golden medal in the international exhibition in Paris for his woodcarvings and posters In 1938 he was awarded a Cross of Order of the French Legion of Honour From 1936 until 1941 Jonynas worked as preservation specialist in Lithuanian inspection of cultural heritage later became chief of the organization 2 In 1944 Jonynas retreated to Germany where he lived until 1950 He then moved to the United States He was active in Lithuanian cultural life in exile With assistance from Schmittlein Jonynas founded an art school in Freiburg im Breisgau Ecole des Arts et Metiers and supervised it In Germany Jonynas started illustrating bibliographic books again One of his last works in xylography was illustrations for Raymond Schmittlein s study on Prosper Merimee Lokis created in 1949 1 3 He also created illustrations for Shakespeare s Hamlet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe s die Leiden des Jungen Werthers 4 published by Karl Alber the illustrations were bought by the Goethe Schiller Institute 1 and Le Siege de Mayence 5 Le Siege was the first book that Jonynas illustrated using aquarelle and not xylography In the United States Jonynas continued to illustrate books although he changed his technique During 1955 1979 Jonynas designed interiors for over 60 churches in the United States Europe and Australia 6 He also created a new technique joining stained glass fresco and bass relief when he was commissioned to create a mural at Rikers Island New York 7 In 1955 he founded and art studio Jonynas and Shepherd Art studio Inc in New York Jonynas also designed Chapel of Lithuanian Martyrs in St Peter s Basilica and decorated Vatican City pavilion for the 1964 New York World s Fair Jonynas taught at the Catan Rose Institute of Fine Arts 1951 1957 and Fordham University 1957 1973 Jonynas is also known for his designs of postal stamps for interwar Lithuania He also designed over 50 stamps for the French Occupation zone in Germany described as among the most artistic German stamps 7 France and Vatican 1959 The Vatican stamp commemorated the 500th birthday anniversary of Lithuanian patron Saint Casimir 7 Jonynas was also asked to create a postal stamp for the United Nations to commemorate Universal Declaration of Human Rights but the stamp was not printed due political reasons Works editVytautas Kazimieras Jonynas left a large number of graphics stained glass works sculptures book illustrations Jonynas brought back to Lithuanian most of his works The largest collection of his works is preserved at his name art gallery home in Druskininkai Jonynas donated all of his creative works to Lithuania He was buried in Antakalnis Cemetery Vilnius Awards editCross of Order of the French Legion of Honour Officers rank 1938 Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts awarded him honorary doctor title Honorary citizen of Druskininkai Commander s Cross of the Order of Grand Duke of Lithuania Gediminas 1993 Elected into National Academy of Design 1973 References edit a b c Andriusyte Zukiene Rasa Vytautas Kazimieras Jonynas ir knyga Daile in Lithuanian 2007 1 Retrieved 2008 07 22 a b Bialopetraviciene Laima Vytauto Kazimiero Jonyno Kurybos Paroda in Lithuanian Lithuanian Writers Union Retrieved 2008 07 24 P Merimee Le manuscript du professeur Wittembach Lokys la derniere nouvelle de Prosper Merimee avec dix sept bois originaux de V K Jonynas Bade Ed Art et science 1949 J W Goethe Die Leiden des jungen Werthers Freiburg im Breisgau Verlag Karl Alber 1948 J W Goethe Le Siege de Mayence Mayence Editions art et science 1951 Vytauto Kazimiero Jonyno galerija Lietuvos dailes muziejus 2010 10 18 Retrieved 2011 02 13 a b c Kezys Algimantas Spring 1991 The Art of Vytautas K Jonynas Lituanus 1 37 Retrieved 2008 07 24 Andriusyte Zukiene Rasa Akistatos dailininkas Vytautas Kazimieras Jonynas pasaulio meno keliuose Vilnius Lietuvos dailes muziejus 2007 239 p ISBN 978 9986 669 66 1External links editVytautas Kazimieras Jonynas gallery Retrieved from https en wikipedia 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