„thank you for everything“ by Taavi Rekkaro

Taavi Rekkaro's solo exhibition thank you for everything will be opened in Draakon gallery at 18:00 on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022. Together with the exhibition opening there will be also a presentation of the artist book based on the current exhibition. Exhibition will be open until January 7, 2023.

When a long-term relationship suddenly ends, the artist discovers himself in a complete emptiness. His partner takes all her things and when she leaves then all the meanings leave with her.

Only the good-bye message "thank you for everything" left on the mirror reminds the artist of the fact that a certain world has existed somewhere at some time before. From the mirror, I am facing life that seems to have failed for good. I have studied a specialty that is now just a diploma for me and not my calling. My long-time loved one has found herself a better partner. My room is empty.

What would be your last straw if you'd lose everything?

A journey of a drowning man begins where art serves as the last tower of strength instead of self-expression. A lifebuoy to which to cling. Documenting self-pity, implacability, fussiness and growth is a path that one can follow only alone.

What does the drowning man see?

Winter reflecting from the books of the former loved one.

The undone bed that still remembers the warmth of the partner who has left.

Frames turned upside down, taken off the wall but that have not left the room.

Incoherent pain that wants to become words.

But also the study material for growing plants and survival drive.

This is letting go and recording of letting go.

Being reborn while wishing to bring the old life with me. Moving along the circle and hoping that it is a spiral. Perhaps it is?

thank you for leaving me in darkness
thank you for teaching me how to breathe

thank you for getting and giving and getting everything
with you

I am angry happy
I will never make peace and
I have already forgiven

thank you for everything

Taavi Rekkaro (b. 1988) has studied graphic art at the Estonian Academy of Arts. Besides his artistic practice he works with artists' projects in Artproof and has no idea what will happen after the exhibition.

Exhibition text: Joonas Veelmaa
Graphic design: Kert Viiart

Exhibition is supported by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia and Artproof.
Exhibition opening is supported by Hartwall Estonia and Põhjala Brewery.

The artist expresses his gratitude to everyone how has supported him during the past two years, both with the exhibition and in general.

Exhibitions in Draakon gallery are supported by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia, Estonian Ministry of Culture and Liviko Ltd.

Additional information:
Draakon Gallery
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