Evaldas Gulbinas
Evaldas Gulbinas | |
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Born | Kedainiai City, Lithuania | March 21, 1991
Nationality | Lithuanian |
Citizenship | Lithuania |
Alma mater |
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Occupation | Tattoo Artist |
Organization | Evaldas Gulbinas |
Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
Awards | Premier Artist Prize 2024 |
Website | evaldasgulbinas |
Evaldas Gulbinas (born March 21, 1991) is a Lithuanian tattoo and fine artist based in London, United Kingdom.[1][2][3] He is renowned for his intricate tattoo designs and fine art, which explore themes of social change, freedom, conflict, and adversity.[4][5][6][7]
Gulbinas grew up in Lithuania and attended two art schools there before moving to London. His fine artwork spans various mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, installations, and digital art.[8] He aims to incorporate emotions and experiences into his visual art.[9][10]
Publications such as AATONAU Magazine,[11] NYK Daily,[12] London Daily Post,[13] Artist Weekly,[14] and the Hudson Weekly[15] have featured Gulbinas' fine art. He continues to create art and tattoos from his eponymous studio in London.[16]
Early life and education
Gulbinas was born and raised in Kėdainiai, Lithuania. At seven, he began participating in art activities and took up skateboarding. When he was thirteen, he enrolled in Kėdainiai Art School, where he studied sculpture, drawing, installation, and painting.
In 2007, Gulbinas moved to Vilnius to attend the M.K. Čiurlionis National Art School, where he advanced his skills in mixed media and life drawing and painting.
In 2009, Gulbinas relocated to London, where he became interested in tattooing. He began getting tattoos and undertook apprenticeships, eventually working as a professional tattoo artist in parlors across the United Kingdom.[17]
In 2014, Gulbinas enrolled at West Thames College in London to pursue a foundation in art and design. In 2019, he earned a Bachelor’s in Fine Art from the University of Westminster. He then pursued a Master’s in Fine Arts at Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London, graduating in 2022.[18][19]
Career
Gulbinas is a fine art, sculpture,[20] painting,[21] tattooing,[22] installations, mixed media, and digital artist.[23] His artistic style blends abstract pop-art surrealism with avant-garde elements, exploring themes of freedom, social change, conflict, and adversity.[24] Gulbinas uses a variety of mediums, including digital art and mixed media, and is well-known for his intricate metal sheet sculptures, which combine engraving and painting.[25] His famous work includes the Geometric Impressions of Evaldas Gulbinas.[26][27][28]
Gulbinas has been a professional tattoo artist for six years, specializing in styles such as traditional, dot work, abstract,[29] cubism, color, blackwork, oriental, and fine line.[30][31][32][33][34]
Gulbinas is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive artistic community through workshops, collaborative projects, and mentorship programs to empower emerging artists.[35][36][37]
Gulbinas' work has been featured in magazines like "Skin Deep Tattoo," "Total Tattoo," and "Creates Magazine" and has been exhibited in notable galleries including Espacio Gallery and Brick Lane Gallery.[38] He has participated in numerous exhibitions across the United Kingdom, Italy, and Canada. Notable exhibitions include:
- "Sisyphean"—Fitzrovia Art Gallery, London, 2022
- "Perception" —Koppel 540 Art Gallery, London, 2021
- "Be Rosso Cinabro"—Rossocinabro Art Gallery, Rome, 2021
- "Right Here, Right"Now"—Rossocinabro Art Gallery, Rome, 2021
- MA Fine Arts Degree Show "Rally"—Chelsea College of Arts, London, 2021
- "Abstract Art Today"—Bougie Art Gallery, Ontario, 2020
- "Permanent is Nowhere"—Rossocinabro Art Gallery, Rome, 2020
Awards and recognitions
In 2024, Gulbinas won The Premier Artist Prize.[39][40][41]
References
- ↑ Stories, Local (6 January 2022). "Meet Evaldas Gulbinas". VoyagePhoenix - Phoenix. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Artist Evaldas Gulbinas Inspires a New Generation". celebritynews.com. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Evaldas Gulbinas". Art Week. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Evaldas Gulbinas: Fusing Tattoo Artistry with Fine Art Innovation - Elite Music News". www.elitemusicnews.com. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Evaldas-Gulbinas". mutualart.com. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "evaldas-gulbinas". contemporaryartcurator.com. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Carpazine Art Magazine Issue Number 35 by Carpazine | Blurb Books". blurb.com. 18 December 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Embarcing Art With Vigour : Evaldas Gulbinas". Elite Luxury News. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "The Importance of Artists Like Evaldas Gulbinas in Today's Artistic Landscape - California Gazette". cagazette.com. 9 March 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ Prewitt, Harry T. (20 November 2019). "Exciting Ideas for Small Tattoos". Medium. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ Shah, Ewan (23 November 2023). "Evaldas Gulbinas: Interweaving Emotional Threads into Visual Art". AATONAU!. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ Chaudhari, Vishnu (29 December 2022). "Discovering Mastery in Art and Tattoos with Evaldas Gulbinas". NYK Daily. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Evaldas Gulbinas — A Tattoo Artist on His Experiences in the Heart of London". LondonDailyPost.com. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Unlocking the Artistic Odyssey of Evaldas Gulbinas: Tattoo Maestro Extraordinaire - Artist Weekly". artistweekly.com. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Evaldas Gulbinas: Bridging the Gap Between Modern Art, Uniqueness, and Creativity". The Hudson Weekly. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Deciphering The Artistic Mind: The Enigmatic Artistry of Evaldas Gulbinas – Huffmag Latest & Trending News From USA". huffmag.com. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Important Things to Know About Getting Your First Tattoo". VK. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Carpazine Art Magazine Issue Number 35: Underground.Graffiti.Punk Art Magazine". amazon.com. Blurb. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Collector Art Book of Contemporary Art". Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Tattoos and Sculptures". ArtDiction. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "INTERVIEW | Evaldas Gulbinas". Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Evaldas Gulbinas: Bringing Fresh Concepts into the Worlds of Tattooing and Fine Arts". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "The Path to Becoming the Best in the World of Art and Tattoos with Evaldas Gulbinas!". LA Progressive. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "A Look Inside The Artistic Genius Of Evaldas Gulbinas". valuewalk.com. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Tattoos and 'Baby' Drawings". ArtDiction. 16 June 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ Avare, Norris (15 February 2023). "Contenu Sponsorisé Comment Les Beaux-arts Inspirent Mes Créations De Tatouage". 2storee (in français). Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Top Illustration Tips from Experts". niledu.com. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Tips to Follow When Getting a Tattoo". dailylivenews.livejournal.com. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "colorful-playfuliness-with-mixed-media-evaldas-gulbinas". myartisrealmagazine.com. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Interview — Artistcloseup.com - Your favorite place to discover new artists". Artistcloseup.com - Your favorite place to discover new artists. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "In Conversation with Evaldas Gulbinas: a Tattoo Artist Based in London". RocketNews. 5 January 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Evaldas Gulbinas | Sculptors | HappenArt - Arts & Culture". HappenArt. 3 April 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
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- ↑ "The effective guide to tattoos on black skin by Bianca Rodriguez". www.apsense.com. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ W, Brooke (27 November 2019). "Getting a Tattoo – What to Consider". Incredible Mag -. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
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- ↑ "Inside Artists | Evaldas Gulbinas". insideartists.co.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ W, Brooke (7 January 2020). "The Importance Of Tattoos To Express Personality And Feelings". www.maqme.com. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Premier Artist Prize Winners 2024". CONTEMPORARY ART STATION. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ Whistance, Brooke. "Tattoos Are Now Finding Their Acceptance in the Art World | By Brooke Whistance". Launchora. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ↑ "Getting a Tattoo – What You Need to Know". Ex.Co. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2024.