Guided Tour with Jaan Elken at the Estonian Painters' Association's Annual Exhibition UNTOLD STORIES on March 22 at 14:00

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22.03.25

14:00 - 15:00
5.00€
9.00€

On March 22 at 14:00, we invite you to a guided tour with Jaan Elken at the Estonian Painters' Association's annual exhibition.
Entrance with a museum ticket, free with a museum card.
 
EPAs annual exhibition Untold stories
New Art Museum, Pärnu
March 8 – May 25, 2025
 
As individuals, we each have our own story to tell. Artists have always had the opportunity to sublimate their personal experiences into their work, developing a certain meta-language and symbol system to cultivate their independent artist-ego or sovereignty.
Collective traumas and the white spots of history have been openly discussed in public spaces since the beginning of Russia's war of aggression in 2022. Estonia is cleansing itself of Soviet-era monuments, and despite the distressing threat of war and the difficult economic situation, there is a sense of a new breath in the air, a new feeling of freedom, and the courage to call things by their proper names. The phrase 'Untold story' suggests something that perhaps has not been spoken about before, or for which there was no desire to speak?
In my opinion, there hasn't been enough talk about how successful Estonia's new independence period has been, the great strides our living environment has taken in the past thirty years, and how truly beautiful our country is! Perhaps superstition has kept Estonians from loudly proclaiming great joy, or it seems that until happiness has reached every last one of us, it is not seemly to boast about Estonia as a land of wonders?
The organizers do not wish to dictate the tone of the works in any way; each story is valuable, and the mosaic is richer the more shades it contains. The synopsis of the general exhibition is designed to engage/include most members of the painters' association, with the exhibition concept and composition of works being refined through reactions and feedback that emerge in communication with those wishing to participate. Therefore, this year's theme should be taken more as a sociological study – after all, painting and painters are unyielding, more individualists than herd people. This is one of the greatest charms of a form of art with individual authorship, such as painting.

Participating in the exhibition:
Vano Allsalu, Stanislav Antipov, Ivi Arrak, Kadri Bormeister, Marju Bormeister, Urve Dzidzaria, Manfred Dubov, Jaan Elken, Herlet Elvisto, Pille Ernesaks, Evi Gailit, Mauri Gross, Mirjam Hinn, Eero Ijavoinen, Sergei Inkatov, Ashot Jegikjan, Ly Kaalma, Martin Kaares/QBA, Kaie Kal, Kalli Kalde, Liina Kalvik, Liis Koger, Triin Kristerson, Eve Kruuse, Ilmar Kruusamäe, Liisa Kruusmägi, Andro Kööp, Tiia Külv, August Künnapu, Vilen Künnapu, Urve Küttner, Silvi Lepparu, Philiph Arvo Luik, Ivika Luisk, Helle Lõhmus, Liia Lüdig-Algvere, Lola Tehver, Vitali Macari, Andrei Maksimjuk, Margus Meinart, Maret Melder, Lilian Mosolainen, Ene Luik-Mudist, Maarit Murka, Peeter Must, Kati Müüripeal, Karl-Kristjan Nagel, Ulvi Oro, Tiiu Pallo-Vaik, Riin Pallon, Mall Paris, Anne Parmasto, Sirje Piir, Tiit Priidel, Pusa (Piret Bergmann), Lii Pähkel, Matti Pärk, Tiiu Rebane, Riina Rillo, Piret Rohusaar, Ingmar Roomets, Mari Roosvalt, Uno Roosvalt, Rait Rosin, Andrus Rõuk, Kaia Rähn, Marta Stratskas, Maret Suurmets Kuura, Santa Zukker ,Karl-Erik Talvet, Tiina Tammetalu, Lola Tehver, Jane Tiidelepp, Margus Tiitsmaa, Heli Tuksam, Alar Tuul, Maris Tuuling, Maria-Kristiina Ulas, Priit Vaher, Manfred Vainokivi, Einar Vene
Jaan Elken, exhibition curator/designer
 
Supporters: Estonian Cultural Endowment, City of Pärnu