Rimas Ciurlionis was born in Kaunas, Lithuania. After completing his studies at Stepas Zukas Art College, he was employed in the restoration of frescoes at the baroque period Pazaislis Monastery outside of Kaunas. In 1992, Ciurlionis came to the U.S. and settled in the Chicago area. He has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout Lithuania and the U.S. and his work is included in many public and private collections both here and abroad. Ciurlionis' work has been featured in both The Chicago Art Scene and Art Scene Chicago publications.