Spring Exhibition: Naissance II
Victoria Olt Gallery marked its first anniversary with the spring exhibition "Naissance II (2023)," a celebration of new beginnings and artistic rebirth. Opened on March 3, the group exhibition featured 13 artists showcasing a wide range of styles and techniques.
The title "Naissance," meaning birth in French, symbolized the reawakening of spring. The show continued the gallery’s tradition of dynamic spring exhibitions, offering an alternative to the more established Tallinn Art Hall spring shows.
Highlighted works included light installations by ceramicist Anne Türn, whose award-winning pieces from the 2021 Art Hall Spring Exhibition were presented alongside new creations. The exhibition also featured striking neon light paintings by Marta Vaarik and vibrant embroidery by Maryliis Teinfeldt-Grins. Landscape photography by Toomas Tuul and the bold abstractions of Julia Valtanen added further layers to the collection, while surreal collages by Maria Evestus and illustrations by Kätlin Kaljuvee explored the mystical power of nature.
Victoria Olt herself contributed to the exhibition with her signature watercolors, complemented by the work of Agnes Cecile, an Italian artist whose piece served as the exhibition's focal image. Additionally, works by other international and local artists, such as Ukrainian Ksenia Sulaeva and Polish artist Tomasz Mro, added diverse perspectives to the exhibition’s theme of transformation.
"Naissance II" reflected the gallery’s ongoing mission to bring lively, inspiring art to the heart of Tallinn, focusing on young Estonian artists while welcoming international talents. The exhibition’s success built upon the gallery’s reputation for curating thought-provoking and visually engaging shows.
