Stasys Ušinskas
Stasys Ušinskas: A Pioneer of Lithuanian Modernism
Stasys Ušinskas (20 July 1905 – 14 June 1974) stands as a singular figure in Lithuanian art history—a “father of Lithuanian stained glass art,” as he’s rightfully recognized—whose multifaceted talent spanned painting, scenography, animation, puppetry, and decorative glassworks. Born in Pakruojis, Lithuania, to Juozas Ušinskas, a stonebreaker, and Sofija Ušinskaitė, his early life insti
lled within him a profound appreciation for craftsmanship and observation of the natural world—influences that would permeate his artistic vision throughout his prolific career. His formative years included time spent in the United States before returning to Lithuania in 1914, where he pursued formal education at Šiauliai Gymnasium, laying the groundwork for his subsequent studies at Kaunas Art School and later at Académie Julian in Pa…
