The first international hot glass symposium in Estonia
\nJuly 9-13, 2003, Haapsalu
\nLectures and slide shows by guest artists; presentations of the guest artists\u00b4 work and glass art in different countries.
\nLectures are open for everyone.
\nPublic demonstrations of glassblowing and -casting by internationally recognized artists in the courtyard of the Eval Okas Museum, Karja st.24.
\nJuly 13, 4 p.m. exhibition of participating artists\u00b4works opened at the same location; open till July 27.
\nOrganizers: Haapsalu Municipal Government – Krista Esta, tel + 372 47 25300
\nThe Evald Okas Museum Foundation – Kai Koppel
\nEXHIBITIONS
\nFive 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.
\n1. Haapsalu Children\u00b4s Art School (Karja st.6) – IVO LILL
\nOne of the most recognized Estonian glass artists in the world, Ivo Lill celebrates his 50th birthday with this exhibition.Some of his achievements include:
\nSilver medal, Kanazawa International Glass Show 2001
\nBaltic Art Triennial award, 1988
\nKristjan Raud Prize, 1999
\nEstonian Artists\u00b4Union award, 1986
\nLill\u00b4s 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.
\nThe current exhibition features Lill\u00b4s characteristic cold-worked glass, combined with painting, sandblasting and adhesives. It presents a survey of many years\u00b4creations.
\nOpening July 9, 12 .00; closing July 31.
\n2. Kuke Gallery (Karja st.7) PILVI OJAMAA – engravings on glass and crystal.
\nPilvi 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.
\nOjamaa represented Estonia at the international Engraved Glass Symposium 2002 in the Czech Republic.
\nHer works stand out for their harmonious composition and virtuoso execution. This exhibition shows her recent works.
\nOpening July 9, 11.30 a.m. Closing July 31.
\n3. FIve Cross Apothecary (Wiedemann st.2) – KAIRE-LEEN VARIK & KAI KIUDSOO-V\u00c4RV
\nVarik presents her narrative, vivid “glass pictures”, characterized by bold colours and unrestricted approach.
\nKai Kiudsoo-V\u00e4rv shows a selection of recent works – blown forms and humorous sculptural objects, combining glass with metal and ceramics.
\nOpenind July 9, 11 a.m. Closing July 21.
\n4 Haapsalu Resort Hall – SOFI ARSAS
\nStill 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.
\nOpening July 9, 7 p.m.Closing July 31.
\n5 Karja 6 – OF GLASS
\nA show of young artists\u00b4 graduation works: Liisi Junolainen, Merle Lobjakas, Helena Kreen,
\nKristel Sibul, Kaja Vaikre, Kati Kerstna, Triin Keerend, Rait Parts, Virve Kiil.
\nSculptural jewellery, glass sheet installations, glass casting etc.
\nOpening July 9, 1 p.m. Closing July 27.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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