Ida-Viru Artists Club exhibition “Deep Skin”

The exhibition by a group of seventeen artists from Ida-Viru County who live and work on the border of Europe — geographically, linguistically and culturally. The exhibition ‘Deep Skin’ offers a glimpse into how the biological boundary of the human body turned into a symbol in art telling stories that transcend linguistic and cultural barriers.

Paintings, sculptures and installations reflect the thoughts and feelings of artists from Ida-Virumaa, emphasising their similarities and differences. A 19-year-old is the youngest participant, and a 70-year-old is the oldest. Among the participants are anime fans, classically educated painters, mothers with an engineering background and young people dreaming of a professional career in arts. What can be said in common by artists of different generations, occupations and opinions? Come and find out!

The exhibition opens on November 30 at 17.00 in the gallery of the Tallinn Art House (Vabaduse väljak 6) and will run until December 15. Working hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 13:00 to 19:00.

Participating artists are Diana Semibratova, Eneli Heinland, Ira Sopina, Julia Rodionova, Kopylove, Kristina Belikova, Larissa Tunjova, Natalja Kapajeva, Nadežda Sabajeva, Olga Matseralik, Olga Toivonen, Olga Tjurina, Paulina Belik, Sergei Kirbenjov, Tanja Sonina, Tatjana Silašina, Valeria Kregždaite, Žanna Golubtsova.
These artists have been participating in the work of the Ida-Viru Artists Club for the past three months. The exhibition “Deep Skin” is their joint creative achievement. The club is led by Darja Popolitova, an artist, visiting lecturer and PhD student at the Estonian Academy of Arts. The project was initiated by Johanna Rannula, Director of the Narva Art Residence.

The exhibition and activities of the club are supported by the British Council in Estonia, the Estonian Academy of Arts, the Narva Art Residence and the Tallinn Art Hall.