Vidmantas Zarėka is a Lithuanian artist, watercolor painter, and teacher, born on November 9, 1962, in Bernatoniai, Panevėžys District. From 1981 to 1986, he studied at the Šiauliai Pedagogical Institute (now Šiauliai University). Later, he worked as a lecturer and associate professor at the Faculty of Arts of Šiauliai University, and after the faculty was closed, he continued working with young artists in an art school.

Since 1995, he has been a member of the Lithuanian Artists’ Association and a participant in the artists’ group “Aqua 12.” In his creative work, Vidmantas Zarėka combines classical watercolor techniques with contemporary forms of artistic expression. His artworks often explore themes of memory, time, war, humanity, and society.

Since 1986, the artist has actively participated in exhibitions in Lithuania and abroad and has organized more than 20 solo exhibitions. His works have been exhibited in Latvia, Ukraine, Turkey, Germany, Sweden, and other countries. His artworks have also received awards and diplomas at international watercolor biennials and exhibitions.