The honourable nomination for the title of “Appreciated Glass Artist” was awarded for the first time by the Glass Artists’ Union this year. We announce Mare Saare as the first laureate of this title. Congratulations, Mare!
Worthy competition for the title was provided by: Meeli Ktiva, Ivo Lill, Rait Prääts ja Maie-Ann Raun.
The jury reached its decision by reviewing the artists’ portfolios, the voting was secret and individual. Members of jury included: Kai Lobjakas and Ketli Tiitsaar from the Museum of Applied Art and Design; Liina Siib and Maarja Undusk from the Estonian Museum of Art, and Harry Liivrand from the Eesti Ekspress weekly.