“Transitory” by Veiko Klemmer

On Friday, 10 June at 6 p.m. Veiko Klemmer will open his solo exhibition “Transitory” in the small gallery of Tartu Art House.

A common topic for the exhibition seems to be grotesque, irony and a sentiment somewhere between being and non-being. In some sense it’s an observation of what will happen if we continue the current trends to their logical end.

According to the artist, the idea for the exhibition began some years ago when he wanted to explore and understand human archetypes better. He was trying to find some new depictions of stereotypes and embodiments of different moods, which can be throughout history. In particular, the relationships of those who exist between the shadows of greed, pride, power and other similar totems. 

The exhibition consists of some new works and some paintings previously shown separately. However, in spring 2022 a new chapter of history began and some works have obtained a new layer of context.

Veiko Klemmer (b 1985) has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in painting from the University of Tartu. He has taught painting at the University of Tartu and the Pallas University of Applied Sciences. His earlier solo exhibitions at the Tartu Art House took place in 2012 and 2015. At the end of last year, Keller won the AkzoNobel Art Award.

The exhibition is open until 10 July.

Additional information:
Tanel Asmer
Tartu Art House producer
Tel: +372 5562 1192
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