Stankevičius Rimvydas

Rimvydas Stankevičius (born 1973) – poet. He studied Lithuanian studies at Vilnius University, received a master’s degree in Lithuanian literature. Since 1997, he has worked for the daily newspaper “Respublika”. In 2001, he hosted the cultural program “Kultūros spąstai” on Lithuanian Television. He made his debut in 1993 with poems in the almanac “Poezijos pavasaris”. Later, he published poetry books “Akis” (1996), “Randas” (2002), “Tylos matavimo vienetai” (2006), “Laužiu antsaupą” (2008) and the miniature short story “Vinys Marškonyų kaimui statių” (2001). In 2000, the play “Stop mašina” directed by Saulius Mykolaitis was staged at the National Drama Theatre based on Rimvydas Stankevičius’s staging. He wrote lyrics for more than 20 rock songs. In 2002, together with composer Rokas Radzevičius, he created the rock opera “Jūratė ir Kastytis”. In 2007, he was nominated for the title of laureate of “Poetry Spring”. In R. Stankevičius’ poems, with their complex thought patterns and sharp visual strokes, and innovative instrumentation, a lonely individual emerges in the endless flow of mysterious existence, calling out to God. “Why does Rimvydas “fall out” of the context of his generation? He boldly shows that he rejects all “isms”, choosing the path taken by others – classical poetry, classical, already tested plots, familiar figures, biblical motifs, Christian tradition. A young person turns to the world of contemplation, to the world with God – this is the core of Rimvydas” (Eurika Drungytė).