The June 24, 2026 issue of the Marijampole newspaper Suvalkietis carried this article about a children’s art exhibit in Antanavas, Lithuania. It was an honor to be invited to comment about the artworks of these […]
Thought Fragment NeuroArt installations
Three weeks ago, I presided over a NeuroArt installation at the Marijampole Cultural Center in Lithuania. High school students used my thought fragments to create their own designs. During the installation process, I took photographs […]
Happy Canada Day!
Happy Canada Day! I was born and raised in Toronto. I am a Canadian citizen and travel with a Canadian passport. I am very proud of my Canadian heritage. Canadian themes are frequently incorporated into […]
challenge grant to repair the Lithuanian Center roof
Article in the Lithuanian newspaper Draugas On June 10, vicious storms ravaged the Chicago metropolitan area. Wind speeds topped 80 miles per hour. Regrettably a portion of the roof was blown off of the Chicago […]
Wishing you a wonderful summer solstice
Stone Time Line The Summer Solstice, the year’s longest day, is a whispered promise from the cosmos that light will always conquer the dark. It is nature standing still, allowing the golden warmth to soak […]
Father Vaclovas Gutauskas Chapel: an honor long overdue
When my family moved to Chicago in 1964, I met my uncle Vaclovas Gutauskas (1913-2003). He was a Lithuanian Jesuit priest and was the first cousin of my father Vaclovas Plioplys. He was a frequent […]
When Thoughts Speak–a collaborative art installation with six high school students
Over the past several years, I have included high school students in my NeuroArt activities. I wanted to broaden their educational and artistic horizons. This will continue in Marijampole, Lithuania, from June 8 to 12 […]
Exhibit of the Most Famous Artists of Sūduva
It is quite an honor to have been included in the upcoming “Anniversary Exhibit of the Most Famous Artists of Sūduva.” Opening is May 26 at the Marijampole Cultural Center in Lithuania. Sūduva (Sudovia, also […]
International Child Neurology Association: the Voynich Manuscript Explained
Yesterday I was invited to speak about my findings concerning the Voynich Manuscript by the International Child Neurology Association (ICNA). They have a separate program dealing with the arts called Neurology Through Art and Time. […]
Ramute Plioplys Memorial Fund
The Ramute Plioplys Fund, part of the Lithuanian Foundation, annually provides scholarship support for students studying linguistics, Lithuanian language, Lithuanian history, music or art. This past year the proceeds from this fund provided $778 in […]