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2010 Moment of Balance – Mare Saare, Eeva Käsper, Tiina Sarapu

538Exhibition of glass art A Moment of Balance has brought together into the exhibition halls of the Tartu Art Museum three artists who at first may seem very different but who are united by their shared love of a material – glass. Artists who have studied glass art and use glass in their work in Estonia, have some time ago left behind the earlier function of usefulness and the limitations dictated by decorativeness, so characteristic of the earlier material-centered attitude (the so-called applied art). In the free work of glass artists the main purpose is to forward a message. The present exhibition project is concentrated on the idea, expressed in glass as a very praiseworthy material. Continue reading →

2009 Contemporary Kiln-Formed Glass – new book from Keith Cummings

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It is an overview of the contemporary scene, with most of the book showcasing the work of about 50 international glass makers using kiln-formed glass, with an account of their making techniques and artists statements. Contemporary Kiln-formed Glass also discusses the latest developments in the field in terms of materials and methods over the last 10 years.
Among other artists, Estonian glass artist EEVA KÄSPER is presenting her work, concept and technique of slumping sheet glass.

2009 Mare Saare`s PASSAGES in Galerie am Museum/Eisch Atelier in Frauenau

Left to right: Mare Saare, Elisabeth Zizlsperger, Sandra de Clerck

Left to right: Mare Saare, Elisabeth Zizlsperger, Sandra de Clerck

In Juli 2009 Mare Saare was Artist in Residence in Glashütte Eisch (www.eisch.de), Frauenau, Germany. Works made during the month-long residency and a selection of earlier glass objects are shown at the exhibition “Passages” in Galerie am Museum/Eisch Atelier in Frauenau from August 19 to November 7, 2009. The opening speech was given by Belgian artist Sandra de Clerck. Continue reading →