Sung-Hwan Hong from Korea, with his double-bubble pipe

For the second year, a hot glass workshop took place in the yard of the Evald Okas Museum. Titled “Maritima”, the event was dedicated to the 725th jubilee of Haapsalu City. Maritima, the Latin word for “seaside” was used in the 13th century to refer to the West Estonian province. Organized by the Estonian Glass artists’ Union, in cooperation with the Evald Okas Museum, the event lasted from June 28 through July 4. Continue reading →

PRESS RELEASE
On July 15, Maie-Ann Raun, the head designer for the Tarbeklaas factory, opened her exhibition at the Design & Architecture Gallery in Tallinn, titled “The Sea.”
The dominant feature of the show is an installation “The Sea,” made up of 60 glass waves.
Other exhibited works bear somewhat marine connotations as well: the HÜTI collection – a set of reconstructions of 17th century glass from Hüti, on the isle of Hiiumaa. Made between 1628 and 1664 , the collection included everyday and luxury glassware. The reconstructions were executed at the
SKANKRISTALL factory in 2003 and TARBEKLAAS factory in 2004; historical sources used for the work are being preserved at the Estonian Museum of History.
The exhibition celebrates the beginnings of the Estonian glass industry 375 years ago; its continuity and centuries-old tradition of high standards. It is a contrasting symbiosis of the present day and history, assuring the potential of glassmaking in Estonia in the 21th century.
OÜ Tarbeklaas
Phone: 55 18 378
M.-A.Raun

on June 9, the Estonian embassy in Berlin presented and exhibition by Estonian lighting and textile designers. Participated by Mait Summatavet, Tarmo Luisk, Ttnis Vellama, Pent Talvet, Merike Rehepapp, Sirli Ptllumäe, Veiko Vaine, Kaido Kivi, Igor Volkov, Riho Tiivel, Mehis Tiitsar, Kristjan Sisa, Gabriel Verilaskja and Kalli Sein – lamps and light objects; Elna Kaasik, Monika Järg, Annike Laigo, Mare Kelpman, Eva-Liisa Kriis – textile, the exhibit stays open throughout summer.
The light objects have been exhibitied previously at the Design Gallery in Tallinn, 2003; at the Blackheads’ House in Riga in 2003; and together with textiles, at the Design Forum in Helsinki in May this year.

Eino Mäelt’s exhibition “Deep Heights” opened June 30 at the Kuressaare Castle.

29.05.- 14.06.2004 the graduates of the Estonian Academy of Art glass department show their graduation works at the J.Manitski’s Viinistu Art Museum. Kaja Vaikre, Eero Vaikre, Kristi Kask, and Hanka Märts made a presentation and defense of their work on June 3.

Ivo Lill’s exhibition “Tartu Twist” opened May 21 at the Tartu Art House. Open through June 13.

To raise funds for the international glass workshop “Maritima” in Haapsalu, the Estonian Glass Artists’ Union organized an internet auction in cooperation with OSTA.EE web auctioneer. The workshop took place June 8 to July 4, 2004, at the E. Okas Museum, as part of the city’s 725th jubilee celebrations; everyone interested in glassblowing had a chance to witness masters at work. A show of the pieces created was opened at the same location.
The auction took place May 17-26; 14 members of the union donated over 70 works in glass to be sold at the auction. The works ranged from valuable showpieces to affordable trinkets, from brand new to 30-year-old. Participating artists included Silvia Raudvee, Aet Andresma, Mare Saare, Kersti Vaks, Viivi-Ann Keerdo, Eha-Pilvi Jõgi etc.

Kalli Sein
Glass artist, member of EGAU and EAU

The general assembly of the Glass Artists’ Union took place on April 22. The new board was elected, with Kati Kerstna as chairman of the board, and Kairi Roolaht-Orgusaar and Merle Kannus as assistants. The status of honorary member of the union was introduced, and two honorary members, Helga Kõrge and Silvia Raudvee, were chosen.