Vitas JureviciusVitas was born in Germany 1948 to Latvian and Lithuanian parents.
Moving to Australia as a child he later studied art at the S.A.School of Art and graduated Western Teachers College 1968 as an art teacher.
He has headed various art/drama/music faculties in secondary schools, been a chief moderator/design for S.A.Board of Assessment and held chair positions on various country arts committees.
He currently teaches Art, English and Religious Studies at Heritage College Adelaide.

1972, He began exhibiting, having his first one man show at the Adelaide Festival of Arts.
36 Years later and a myriad of one man and group showings in South Australia and interstate his passion for art remains.
2009, First prize in the Rotary’s Port Adelaide and Maritime Themes Award.

Vitas brings visions to life on canvas or masonite, using acrylics applied in several layers, every layer being texturized and scratched to add depth.
Each work is a new opportunity for him to experiment and improvise.
Strong compositional elements are vital and always evident.
Vitas’ use of gold and silver leaf and strong symbols and delicate calligraphic asemic writing add mystery to each work.

Vitas quotes Kandinsky  -  ‘if we do not look long and with an open heart we shall see nothing but superior wallpaper’

Work can be Purchased ... Please Contact Me For Further Information

Associated Links

• I am a member of The Artist's Voice, an Association of Professional Visual Artists based in the Adelaide Hills.

• Website of artist  Nathan Jurevicius, world-renowned artist, illustrator, toy designer and storyteller.

• Website of Luke Jurevicius,  http://if.com.au/news/article/SAFC-backed-series-scores-Logie-nomination/BHGIFECBNU.html, Director of 'Vishus Productions', a  multifaceted company specialising in award winning Animation Pre-Production and Conceptualizing, Illustrations and Musical Composition/Design.

Exhibitions and Awards

1972  -  One man show, Adelaide Festival of Arts (Pottery and Painting)

1973 to 1974  -  Various exhibitions in Adelaide - One man show - Naracoorte Regional Gallery

1974  -  One man show - International Originals, Melbourne

1975  -  One man show - Potters Gallery, Sydney

1975 to 1980  -  President of S.E. Art Society, Mt Gambier; Several Group exhibitions in Mt Gambier and region

1981 to 1990  -  Pottery represented in various galleries in S.A. and Interstate;  eg Jam Factory, L'Unique, Aldgate Crafts etc

1991 to 2007  -  Paintings and Drawings included in a variety of exhibitions in S.A.; The last one man show 2002 Lombard Gallery;  An exhibiting member of 'Artist's      Voice',   Hahndorf;  An exhibiting member of 'Stationmaster's Gallery';  A large collection of works in MY STUDIO ...  17 Chapman Crescent, Mt Barker

2007  -  Highly Recommended - Port Rotary Art Show, Open Section;  Merit Award - Victor Harbor Rotary Art Show;  Second prize - Pt Noarlunga Rotary Art show ... May 26th

2009  -  First prize in Rotary’s Port Adelaide and Maritime Themes Award.

Career

1969 to 2007  -  Art/Design Teacher

1974 to 2007  -  Senior Master/Arts Coordinator

1994  -  3 months Ceramic Artist in residence at S.A. School of Art

1995 to 2001  -  Chief Moderator for SSABSA in Design

Currently - Teaching Art/Design/English and Religious Education at Heritage College, Adelaide.

Some of My Work

	Harbour Concerto - Acrylic & Gold Leaf on Canvas (sold)	A Fruitful Life - Acrylic on Canvas  100x100 ... 02-06-08	Mini Iconic Glyth 2a
	Dusk Delights - Acrylic & Gold Leaf on Canvas, framed 45x40 ... 03-05-08	Bird Song - Acrylic on Masonite (sold)	Nile Serenade - 100x100 Acrylic & Gold Leaf ... 02-03-08
	Ferry Crossing - 600x900 Acrylic & Gold Leaf ... 02-05-08 (sold Brisbane)	Meandering River - Acrylic & Gold Leaf 1200x800 ... May 08	Sailing the Tigris 2 - Acrylic & Gold Leaf on Canvas framed 45x40 ... 03-05-08
	Time Lapse 2 - Acrylic & Gold Leaf on MDF board framed ... 45x45 ... 17-06-08	Golden Delighrs - Acrylic & Gold Leaf on Canvas framed 45x40 ... 03-05-08	Apples and Martinis - Acrylic on Canvas ... 100x75 (sold)