When thinking about a new theme for the annual exhibition of the Estonian Textile Artists’ Association, we focused on what is important in life. What is important FOR life?
Life has been full of changes in recent years. Sometimes changes invoke restlessness. On the other hand, changes allow us to rethink what is important. When everything is in movement, it is essential that people need assets, knowledge and skills to help us stay in place.
What is most important in life? What kind of assets bring us peace of soul? Which activities give edification mentally and physically? What helps people to rediscover themselves? Or nature and environment? What are the values that anchor us during the time of change?
Artists participating on ELUOLULINE: Susana Cereja, Reena Curphey, Maryliis Teinfeldt-Grins, Ehalill Halliste, Sigrid Huik, Eva Jakovits, Maddi Kaī (Mari Seger), Mariann Kallas, Brigita Kasemets, Heli Kelt, Maasike Maasik, Epp Mardi, Johanna Mauer, Juulia Aleksandra Mikson, Merike Männi, Marin Nooni, Aet Ollisaar, Kadi Pajupuu, Ene Pars, Erika Pedak, Tambet Pedak, Liis Pihlik, Marilyn Piirsalu, Tiina Puhkan, Ülle Raadik, Anu Raud, Tuuli Reinsoo, Merike Roodla, Ilme Rätsep, Kirill Safonov/Ljudmila Swarzcewskaja, Zane Shumeiko/ Claudia Marcela Diaz Reyes, Aune Taamal, Reet Talimaa, Milvi Thalheim, Liisa Torsus, Birgit Wagner.
The annual exhibition presents the laureates of the Estonian Textile Artists’ Association’s awards. The laureates were credited for their creative accomplishments in three categories. The Textile Artist of the Year 2021 is Krista Leesi for her high performed and subtile personal exhibition full of interpretations in Tartu Art Museum. The Young Textile Artist of the Year of 2021 is Ingrid Helena Pajo for her convincing and consistent research “Plain perceptions: returning to the material through weaving” (EKA, supervisor Eik Hermann). The Textile Deed of the Year 2021 was “Genius Loci II. Legend 1781“, an exhibition at Reigi Pastorate in Hiiumaa that included textile artists. The curators were Maret Kukkur and Kalli Sein. Textile awards have been given since 1996. Additional information: https://www.tekstiilikunst.ee/tekstiilipreemiad
Organizer: The Board of the Estonian Textile Artists’ association.
Exhibition design: Madis Liplap. Graphic design: Kadi Pajupuu
The exhibition is supported by Estonian Cultural Endowment, Pallas University of Applied Sciences.
