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.
2004 “Light.Things”.
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.
2004 Eino Mäelt’s exhibition “Deep Heights”
Eino Mäelt’s exhibition “Deep Heights” opened June 30 at the Kuressaare Castle.
2004 Light in Glass/Beginning in Glass
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.
2004 Ivo Lill’s exhibition “Tartu Twist”
Ivo Lill’s exhibition “Tartu Twist” opened May 21 at the Tartu Art House. Open through June 13.
2004 auction
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
2004 meeting notes
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.
2004 Focus
From August 12 to August 23, the Hobusepea Gallery in Tallinn hosts a show organized by the Estonian Glass Artists Union. This miniature (or “pocket”) exhibition is titled “Focus” and presents small scale artworks of glass. Continue reading
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2004 The jubilee exhibition of Maie-Ann Raun
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.