Samuel Bak

artist

Samuel Bak is a renowned Lithuanian-Jewish painter and memoirist, known for intertwining themes of survival and the game of life in his art. His works reflect on his harrowing experiences during World War II, where he and his father often used creativity and cunning to navigate the dangers of wartime Europe. Bak's art employs chess as a central motif, symbolizing the strategic nature of existence and the human condition. His recent exhibition, 'Žaidimas gyvenimu' (The Game of Life), delves into these existential themes, resonating with contemporary global issues.