Pilgrimage, 2026

Oil on canvas, wooden frame

The title of the artwork suggests a journey going somewhere in search of something. This is the first work in a series exploring this idea. It captures the moment when you decide to leave everything behind and go for a long walk, giving yourself time to think deeply about something. It is about the overwhelming thoughts and accumulated stress that build up inside us, things we need to filter out and release. Sometimes, the best way to do that is simply to walk away.

This idea comes from my own life experience. Last year was quite stressful for me, and going on long walks became one of the few ways I could deal with it. I would simply head out into the forests and fields, enjoy nature, and think about what I should do next.

This painting will be exhibited in Tallinn, Estonia, as part of an exhibition titled “Te olete kõik oodatud”.