Ülle Laasma

Artist is based in: Estonia

Ülle Laasma (b. 1980) studied product design at the Estonian Academy of Arts and has further developed her practice through studies in textile art and graphic design. A strong commitment to animal rights and environmental protection has been a consistent influence in her life and work, leading her to participate in a wide range of interdisciplinary projects.

Laasma began working more consciously as a painter in 2022, focusing on abstract painting. Many of her works are titled according to the month and year of their creation, emphasizing process, temporality, and the act of painting as a record of a specific moment.

A significant influence on her artistic development has been artist and educator Sirje Runge, whose teaching emphasizes the importance of tension between lines and forms within a composition. In Laasma’s paintings, this tension remains balanced and restrained, creating a sense of openness and quiet dialogue. Composition and color play a central role in her work, shaping the internal rhythm and spatial