The exhibition „Right to Repair” tells stories of forgotten and unforgettable textiles by embroidering and mending. With each stitch, the artists step closer to warm memories, the soul of the forgotten cloth, or their own belonging to a subculture. In „Right to Repair” forgotten clothes and home textiles are found once again and given a new lease of life – a new chance and a new meaning. The exhibited works were created as part of coursework under the guidance of Mari-Triin Kirs.
At the exhibition opening, scholarship from Tartu Vald (Tartu Municipality) will be formally awarded. The scholarship aims to recognize Pallas´ Textile Department students who are professionally active and demonstrate excellent academic performance.
On December 13th at 3 PM, as part of the exhibition, a workshop will take place where the authors will share their thoughts on mending and valuing textiles that emerged during the creation of their works. Under the guidance of textile students, participants will have the opportunity to repair or personalize their own damaged textile items.
Participating students:
Sofia Lanman’s (2001) artistic career began in an exceptionally difficult environment, where the streets of Narva were at the time plagued by many challenges, gangsters and drug addicts. The childhood spent in this environment was full of tension and misunderstandings, and these experiences strongly shaped her creative process. Sofia’s art reflects the experiences of her adolescence and the shadows of society. She is committed to exploring post-Soviet aesthetics, depicting the atmosphere of decay and rebirth that characterized her hometown and the era.
Marite Rikkas (2001) is fascinated by visual storytelling, fashion history, ethnic textile art, and the staging side of (fashion) art. Her works are bright, light, and joyful in tone and tell stories of what Marite has come to think and notice in her twenty-three years of life.
Brigitte Mihkelson (2000) wants to depict the subtle delicacy of everyday life and the importance of even the smallest details in her work. Brigitte is observant and descriptive, expressing her thoughts in textiles and visual arts.
Kristiin Kuuslap (2002) explores the intersections between nature, existential themes, and the grotesque. Blending organic textures with absurd and macabre motifs, their designs evoke the eerie beauty of life’s contradictions. Through surreal, distorted imagery, she challenges traditional aesthetics, creating pieces that provoke reflection on the fragility of existence and the unsettling wonder of the natural world.
More information:
Mari-Triin Kirs
mari.kirs@pallasart.ee
