My aim as an artist is to reveal the world through my own eyes and to invite the viewer to pause, ask questions and notice details
My creative journey began
in my childhood
As a child, I loved drawing, crafting, and engaging in all kinds of creative activities. I have always been drawn to the process of developing my manual skills and using them to create new worlds.
My aim as an artist is to reveal the world through my own eyes and invite the viewer to pause, ask questions, and notice details
I am primarily inspired by contradictions, the tension between the natural and the artificial, and time spent in nature.
Studying at the Estonian Academy of Arts gave my creative thinking a theatrical approach, which is also recognisable in my work today.
My creativity is sparked by moving slowly on foot or by bicycle—it allows me to notice more of what surrounds me. Many ideas also emerge through dreams and meditative states.
Iga maali sünd on kordumatu teekond
From the moment an idea emerges, I have a clear vision of the image and its composition throughout the entire process, and I create the work largely guided by this inner vision.
I rarely feel the need to sketch or plan my work in advance — rather, I write down my ideas in detail and use my own photographs as references.
The execution is never the same for any painting. Each work has its own spirit and rhythm, which requires a fresh and individual approach every time.
My work primarily combines realism, surrealism, and abstraction, and I mainly use acrylics on canvas.
Solo Exhibitions
2025
• Wabakohvik, Paide. “The Depicted Image of Imagination”. Curator Henrik Hürden
2024
• Esna Gallery, Järvamaa. “Significantly Controversial”. Curator Martin Bristol
2023
• Ratas ja Kohv, Tallinn. “Theatrically Otherworldly Reality”. Curator Karin Sarv
• Rataskaevu 6 Gallery, Tallinn. “Harmony”. Curator Katrin Repnau
2022
• Esna Gallery, Järvamaa. “Spirit Gives No Rest”. Curator Martin Bristol
• Staapli 3 Art Gallery, Tallinn. “Spirit of the Place”. Curator Katrin Repnau
2021
• ArtDepoo Gallery, Tallinn. “Spirit of the Place”. Curator Kristiina Nurk
• Karksi-Nuia Cultural Centre. A selection of works from the exhibitions of the last three years. Curator Mae Rae
2020
• Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn. Selection of paintings from the series “Epic”. Curator Katrin Kulderknup
• Manta Maja, Tallinn. Selection of works from various exhibitions. Curator Ade-Birgit Lepik
• Staapli 3 Art Gallery, Tallinn. “The Story of a Sprat”. Curator Katrin Repnau
2019
• Märjamaa Municipal Library. “Summer in Järvamaa”. Curator Ede Talistu
Kohvik BOPP, Tallinn. “The Breakfast Altar”. Curator Tiia Toming
• Staapli 3 Art Gallery, Tallinn. “Theatrically Otherworldly Reality”. Curator Katrin Repnau
2018-2019
• Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, Tallinn. “Summer in Vedruka”. Curator Jana Kotsalainen-Aruksaar
Group Exhibitions
2026
• EKO (Eesti Kunsti Oksjonid) Gallery, Tallinn. “Slaves of Eden”. Artists Henrik Hürden and Gerth Kuusk. Curator Mauri Gross
• Art & Tonic Gallery, Tallinn. “The Awakening”. Group exhibition of the art collective Art!šokk. Curators Reigo Kuivjõgi and Andres Eilart
2024
• Rataskaevu 6 Gallery, Tallinn. “1 + 1 = Art?”. Artists Henrik Hürden and Siim Hanikat. Curator Katrin Repnau
2021
• Staapli 3 Art Gallery, Tallinn. “Opposites”. Artists Henrik Hürden and Triinu Paomets. Curator Katrin Repnau
2020
• Cafe Kuusk Hernesto, Tallinn. “Fantasy Comes to the Café”. Artists Henrik Hürden, Santa Zukker, Thomas Scheileke and Kristel R. Sitz
2019
• Staapli 3 Art Gallery, Tallinn. “Four Ways of Painting Fantasy”. Artists Henrik Hürden, Thomas Scheileke, Kristel R. Sitz and Santa Zukker. Curator Katrin Repnau
• Nautica Centre, Cocodrillo Pizzeria, Tallinn. Artists Henrik Hürden and Thomas Scheileke
2011
• Telliskivi Creative City, Tallinn. “Exhibition No. 1”. Joint exhibition by Scenography students. Curator August Künnapuu
Birth and education
• Born in Tallinn in 1988
• 2008–2011 Estonian Academy of Arts, Scenography (Bachelor’s degree)
Professor: Lilia Blumenfeld
Dean: Marko Mäetamm
