A few years ago, S. Kanaverskytė was interviewed about the meaning of life and death by “Vakāru ekspres” and said: “Perhaps it sounds tragic, considering that a swan, being mute, sings only once – before death. But there is an optimistic version: the swan song means the last time, but not necessarily before death.
After that, the swan can live for a long time. It may happen that I live a long time. I can think of something else. My swan song is a longing song. It is a longing for kindness, nobility, generosity.
I think that every human being, like a swan, must soar upward, yearning for an ideal. Even if it isn’t, even if it never will be. Longevity is key. He calls away.”
The name of the outstanding and charismatic artist was well known to every Klaipėda resident interested in culture.
She created scenography for more than 80 performances in various Lithuanian and German theaters, organized more than 30 exhibitions of her works, where she exhibited decorative textile, painting, drawing, design, graphic works of theatrical art.
In recent years, the themes of Lithuanian history and great people of the state have dominated the woman’s work.
The creator considers her most significant work in Klaipėda to be the period of 18 years, when she was the chief painter of the Sea Festival carnivals.
After erasing the Soviet heritage from the most beautiful celebration of the port city and interweaving national motifs, the artist tried to raise the Lithuanian spirit in the multi-ethnic city even before the beginning of the national revival.
S. Kanaverskytė shared her vast experience with students for many years even before the establishment of Klaipėda University.
S. Kanaverskytė also published several books and a collection of poetry. Recently, he was preparing for the presentation of his latest book and another exhibition.
The artist became the pioneer of the campaign “On the Wings of Kindness” – the artists of the port city donated their works to the Seamen’s Hospital every year.
Born in 1935 June 20 Panevėžys district, Perekšlaii.
in 1955 graduated from Panevėžys Pedagogical School.
1958-1964 studied scenography at the Lithuanian State Art Institute.
1964-1965 worked as a painter-builder in the Panevėžys Drama Theater under the legendary director Juozas Miltini.
Since 1967 worked as the first scenographer at the Youth Drama Theater.
Since 1969 began to participate in exhibitions.
Since 1975 He taught scenography at Klaipėda University’s Department of Directing.
Created scenography for performances in various Lithuanian and foreign theaters.
Since 1996 Member of the Union of Lithuanian Artists.
1984-2002 the main artist of the traditional Sea Festival carnivals.
in 2021 awarded the title of master of culture of the city of Klaipėda.
in 2022 elected Klaipėda Citizen of the Year.
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