Viimsi Artium exhibition brings together works by 40 Estonian women artists

Works by 40 Estonian women artists are on display at Viimsi Artium’s Tünnigalerii gallery in an exhibition that will also raise money for the Estonian Women’s Shelters Union, ERR reports.

The exhibition and auction, titled “Ritual,” opened on November 12. Organised for the third year by Viimsi Artium and Estonian Art Auctions, it features works by both emerging artists and established figures. The exhibition explores the practices and customs through which people create meaning and maintain connections with themselves, others and the world around them.

At an auction on December 5, all proceeds from Krete Erlenhein’s work “Tomatoes and Chillies from My Mother’s Greenhouse” will go to the Estonian Women’s Shelters Union to help cover the costs of its anonymous support helpline.

“We have wanted to raise the visibility of women artists from different generations and bring together their creative voices, thoughts, explorations and different ways of interpreting the world around them,” exhibition curator Anastassia Taylor said. She added that the exhibition has a new theme each year and that the organisers also aim to do something meaningful for women.

The participating artists are Saskia Järve, Mirjam Hinn, Marta Vaarik, Marleen Suvi, Kati Seeme, Anu Muiste, Mare Vint, Gerda Hansen, Nele Luik, Kristi Haskol, Margret Paide, Mall Nukke, Liisi Örd, Vive Tolli, Silvia Leitu, Evi Tihemets, Anna Kõuhkna, Kadri Kangilaski, Alina Orav, Eleriin Ello, Liis Karu, Piret Kullerkupp, Lola Tehver, Brenda Purtsak, Kristi Kangilaski, Laura Marita Lappalainen, Eveli Varik, Natalia Kondratenko, Pille Tammela, Tiia Silm, Kirke Kits, Tiia Külv, Kristin Erm, Maris Siimer, Liisa Soolepp, Maire Aarsalu, Lisette Lepik, Eve Valper, Lea Armväärt and Krete Erlenhein.

“Ritual” is open at Tünnigalerii until December 5.