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The sculpture “Rytmetis” depicts a gorilla taking a bath, replicating a motif found in the painting “Rytmetis” by M. K. Čiurlionis.
The zoomorphic monkey in the bath is no coincidence – industrial electroplating baths were previously used in the Vilnius meter factory “Skaiteks”. During his studies, the sculptor used to bring sculptures to be chromed and nickel-plated there. Combining the initial idea of baths with the sculptor’s imagination and his favorite animal, this impressive gorilla has taken up residence in the Paupys area.
Donatas Jankauskas - Duonis
Donatas Jankauskas-Duonis – a sculptor and member of the “DDD” group since 1994. In 1999, he published the book “Marčiurlionis”, created using the album of paintings by Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis. Founded and opened the “Bezdžiuonių” (Moonkey) museum in December 2021.
Jankauskas-Duonis has created many sculptures of monkeys, a clear stand-out among all his works. In addition to sculpture, the artist creates video art, installations, and puppets for theatre; he organizes artistic actions and has organized street art festivals in Telšiai.
