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2004 Maie-Ann Raun opens her jubilee show
The jubilee exhibition of Maie-Ann Raun – the Grand Old Lady of Estonian
glass art – opened on January 22 in the Masters’ Courtyard Gallery, Tallinn.
The exhibition, titled “365 days” presents recent works from 2003.
Prof. emeritus Maie-Ann Raun, who recently celebrated her 65th birthday, has
been on the forefront of Estonian glass art and glassware production for
decades, taking care of its well-being. The Estonian glass industry survived
one of its toughest crises last year, when the Skankristall (former
Tarbeklaas) factory was on the verge of closing down. As the factory’s
leading designer, she worked days – sometimes nights – for its salvation.
The works exhibited at Masters’ Courtyard reflect the pains and gains of
this process, as well as the survival strength of the Estonian glass
industry. Most of the pieces on display were designed for production –
elegant dishes and chalices in great variety.
The exhibition stays open until February 14.

In a series of events dedicated to the 375th anniversary of the Estonian glass industry, we present a conference titled
“The merited history of glass industry in Estonia – Hüti Glassworks in Hiiumaa, 1628-1664”, which takes place at the Masters´Courtyard Conference Hall, Vene St..6, on November 26, 4 p.m.
List of presentations:
1. Historic glass technologies at the Hüti glassworks; their application at the Skankristall factory in the summer of 2003. Prof. emeritus Maie-Ann Raun, art director at the Skankristall factory.
2. Designer glassware by Skankristall – is it a symbiosis, or an opposition, of ancient and contemporary technologies?
mag. Tiina Sarapu, lecturer at the Estonian Art Academy.
3. Some developmental problems of glass design studies at the Estonian Art Academy. Cooperation possibilities between the EAA glass department and the glass factory.
Prof. Mare Saare, Estonian Art Academy.
4. The experience of glass painting at the Hüti glassworks. 17th century painted stained glass in Estonia.
Eve Koha, lecturer at the Estonian Art Academy.
5. Application of historic heritage in the contemporary glass industry.
Aime Raimets, manager of the Skankristall glass factory.
6. Conclusion.
Prof. Maie-Ann Raun.
Curators of the event: Maie-Ann Raun, Mare Saare, Aime Raimets
Organizers: Estonian Academy of Art, Skankristall Ltd.
Contacts:6617079, 055 18378 – Maie-Ann Raun
6267320 – Tiina Sarapu
The conference is accompanied by the exhibition “Hüti Glassworks 375” at the Masters´Courtyard Gallery, open till Nov.30, 2003.

Masters´Courtyard Gallery, Vene St.6, October 3-November 30
Presentation of research materials Oct.23, 5 p.m.
The show presents some of the oldest original artefacts from the Estonian Art Museum, along with recent reconstructions of the Hüti products (originating from 1628-1664) and improvisations inspired by them – bottles, bowls, jugs, beakers, cups etc.
The main sources of information for doing the reconstructions have been Maks Roosma´s (1909-1971) research paper “Hüti Glassworks at Hiiumaa. An Outline of a Glass Manufacture´s Activities in 17th-Century Estonia,” Kunst Publishers, Tallinn, 1966, along with Fund 17966 of the Estonian Museum of History, containing data from M.Roosma´s 1958-1961 excavations at the village of Hüti – a systematized catalogue of found glass artefacts and written materials.
The newly-produced glassware was hand-blown at the Skankristall Ltd. glass factory (previously Tarbeklaas) between August and October, 2003. supervised by prof.emeritus Maie-Ann Raun.
The exhibition celebrates the beginnings of the Estonian glass industry 375 years ago; it points to continuity and high artistic standards
throughout the 20th century, beginning with the old Lorup Factory, which continued under the name of Tarbeklaas and Skankristall, and to the national glass industry´s potential in the 21th century.
Estonian Academy of Art, glass department
Estonian Museum of History
Skankristall Ltd. glass factory
Masters´Courtyard Gallery

Opening September 19, 5 p.m.
Artists presentations take place Sept.20:
11.00
Opening ceremony
11.00-12.30
Aigi Orav, Estonia
Mari-Liis Tammi Kelder, Estonia
Adolfas Shaulys, Mari Relo-Shaulys, Estonia
Remigijus Sederevichus, Lithuania
Anders Ruhwald, Denmark
Coffee break
13.00-14.30
Line gottfred Petersen, Denmark
Lene Hald, Denmark
Audrius Janushonis, Lithuania
Lina Jonikiene, Lithuania
Jolanta Kvasyte, Lithuania
Coffee break
15.00-16.30
Eimantas Ludavichius, Lithuania
Eija Mustonen, Finland
Iris eichenberg, Netherlands
Mari Relander and Anna Katriina Tilli, Finland
Ida Björs, Sweden
Day´s coordinator Ketli Tiitsar
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Presentations
22.sept.
11.00 opening ceremony
11.00-11.20
Inge Teder
The Meaning of Applied Art
11.25-11.45
Ele Praks (artist, journalist)
Applied Artists, the Souvenir Market, and the Future of Estonian Design
11.50-12.10
Tiina Käesel (jeweller)
Positions
Coffee break
12.30-12.50
Eeva Liisa Kriis(textile artist)
Textile in the Interior
12.55-13.15
Prof. Vilve Unt (Dean of the EAA design faculty, fashion designer)
Merging Applied Art and Design
13.20-13.40
Ilona Gurjanova (LeArt, Estonian Designers´ Union)
The Situation of Design in Estonia. The Possible and the Real.
Day´s coordinator Kai Lobjakas

The first international hot glass symposium in Estonia
July 9-13, 2003, Haapsalu
Lectures and slide shows by guest artists; presentations of the guest artists´ work and glass art in different countries.
Lectures are open for everyone.
Public demonstrations of glassblowing and -casting by internationally recognized artists in the courtyard of the Eval Okas Museum, Karja st.24.
July 13, 4 p.m. exhibition of participating artists´works opened at the same location; open till July 27.
Organizers: Haapsalu Municipal Government – Krista Esta, tel + 372 47 25300
The Evald Okas Museum Foundation – Kai Koppel
EXHIBITIONS
Five exhibitions of Estonian glass art, featuring artists from all generations, open on July 9 in different galleries of Haapsalu. They present a comprehensive survey of Estonian glass art today.
1. Haapsalu Children´s Art School (Karja st.6) – IVO LILL
One of the most recognized Estonian glass artists in the world, Ivo Lill celebrates his 50th birthday with this exhibition.Some of his achievements include:
Silver medal, Kanazawa International Glass Show 2001
Baltic Art Triennial award, 1988
Kristjan Raud Prize, 1999
Estonian Artists´Union award, 1986
Lill´s works are found in many museums and private collections, including the Corning Museum, Ebeltoft Glass Museum in Denmark, Frauaenau Glass Museum in Germany, and the papal art collection in Vatican. He was the author of 2002 Eurovision song contest trophies, tthe Dark Nights Film Festival awards, and the Estonian Drama Theatre annual awards.
The current exhibition features Lill´s characteristic cold-worked glass, combined with painting, sandblasting and adhesives. It presents a survey of many years´creations.
Opening July 9, 12 .00; closing July 31.
2. Kuke Gallery (Karja st.7) PILVI OJAMAA – engravings on glass and crystal.
Pilvi Ojamaa represents the older generation of Estonian glass artists; she is known for her masterly copper-wheel engravings. A few years ago, she gave a comprehensive survey of her works at the Estonian national Library.
Ojamaa represented Estonia at the international Engraved Glass Symposium 2002 in the Czech Republic.
Her works stand out for their harmonious composition and virtuoso execution. This exhibition shows her recent works.
Opening July 9, 11.30 a.m. Closing July 31.
3. FIve Cross Apothecary (Wiedemann st.2) – KAIRE-LEEN VARIK & KAI KIUDSOO-VÄRV
Varik presents her narrative, vivid “glass pictures”, characterized by bold colours and unrestricted approach.
Kai Kiudsoo-Värv shows a selection of recent works – blown forms and humorous sculptural objects, combining glass with metal and ceramics.
Openind July 9, 11 a.m. Closing July 21.
4 Haapsalu Resort Hall – SOFI ARSAS
Still lives of melted glass, which also contain typical elements of traditional still life – string instruments, paltes, fruits, carpets – exhibited on note pedestals as a hint of the ties between art and music.
Opening July 9, 7 p.m.Closing July 31.
5 Karja 6 – OF GLASS
A show of young artists´ graduation works: Liisi Junolainen, Merle Lobjakas, Helena Kreen,
Kristel Sibul, Kaja Vaikre, Kati Kerstna, Triin Keerend, Rait Parts, Virve Kiil.
Sculptural jewellery, glass sheet installations, glass casting etc.
Opening July 9, 1 p.m. Closing July 27.

Your colleagues and you are invited to the “Peace Through Art”
An International Celebration of Watercolour from Around the World in
Izmir,TURKEY May 1 to 7, 2004
PEACE THROUGH ART is an international event showcasing the art of
watercolour, scheduled for May 2004, taking place in Turkey in the ancient
and beautiful Aegean port of Izmir. Art is a common language capable of
creating a bond between people from all nations. Participating artists, and
art-lovers, will attend from around the world. It is our hope that “Peace
through Art” will bring people from different countries closer together.
Detail at http://www.doganart.com/events/PeaceThroughArt.htm
Email: PeaceThroughArt [at] yahoo [dot] ca
Organizer artists web: www.doganart.com

March 20, 5 p.m Kazushi Nakada, Japan – presentation of artist´s works
April 10, 3.40 p.m Rait Prääts – studio glass.
April 10, 5.20 p.m. Tiina Sarapu – glass melting techniques: history and technology.
April 11, 3.40 p.m. Eve Koha – historic glass paintings in the Estonian churches; restauration of heraldic stained glass in the EAA glass department.