Eero Alev (b. 1983) is an Estonian painter whose works are mainly based on realistic material, but are twisted into the artist’s own key. Special attention has been paid to the mood. The works exude melancholy, longing, the passing of time. The color is often dark or pastel tones prevail. Motifs are space and man or man-made objects.
Qualification:
2020-2022 Estonian Academy of Arts, Contemporary Art MA
2017-2020 Estonian Academy of Arts, BA in Painting
Professional work experience:
Technician in painting department of the Estonian Academy of Arts, since 2023
Drawing and painting lecturer at the Estonian Academy of Arts, since 2020
Selected exhibitions:
2024 – Board game and flight with a paper bird, Haapsalu city gallery
2023 – Then at once I see you, Artrovert gallery
2022 – Guest, Hobusepea Gallery (with Brenda Purtsaku and Marleen Suvi)
2020 – Pretense, EKA gallery (with Brenda Purtsaku, curator Holger Loodus)
2019 – Open collections: The Artist Takes the Floor, Estonian Art Museum (curator Eha Komissarov)