Tiiu Kirsipuu: “Sleep is as essential to human existence as sustenance. It is a time of rest and renewal, but also a time to communicate with our subconscious. Dreams unfold in phases, yet the transitional state between sleep and wakefulness is particularly compelling – a space-time where one veil is lifted while another has yet to descend. At that moment, perception shifts, boundaries blur, and alternate realities intertwine. In this threshold state, half-dreaming, one tunes into the source of creativity – this is the time for shamans to journey. The dream world often feels as real as the one we experience when awake.
Whether illusion or reality, dreams have many faces.”
Most of the works were created in 2025, and the exhibition is accompanied by a soundscape.
At the opening, the monograph “Sculptor Tiiu Kirsipuu. An Illustrated Journey”, a comprehensive survey of the artist’s life and work, will be presented. The publication traces Kirsipuu’s trajectory from her early years in Tartu through her studies at the State Art Institute of Estonia, featuring rich visual documentation and documenting her extensive body of work, solo exhibitions, and curatorial projects. Published by Varrak, the monograph will be available for purchase at a discounted price during the event.
Tiiu Kirsipuu (b. 1957, Tartu) is a sculptor whose works range from small coins to sculptures spanning eight meters in length. Her work navigates both realist and abstract forms, employing a diverse range of materials. Kirsipuu has created numerous public works (including sculptures, monuments, and commemorative plaques) both in Estonia and internationally. She has exhibited worldwide, participated in sculpture symposiums, and curated exhibitions and workshops. She has been awarded the Order of the White Star, 4th Class, by the President of Estonia, as well as the Anton Starkopf Sculpture Prize (2010) and the Kristjan Raud Award (2010).
Her works are included in the collections of the Art Museum of Estonia, Tartu Art Museum, Estonian Artists’ Association, Pärnu Museum of New Art, the Tretyakov Gallery (Moscow, Russia), the Daugavpils City Collection (Latvia), and numerous private collections worldwide.
The exhibitions at Draakon Gallery are supported by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia, the Estonian Ministry of Culture, and Liviko AS.
Draakon
Exhibition Dream
Artist: Tiiu Kirsipuu
Open: 02.04.-26.04.2025
Draakon Gallery, Pikk 18, Tallinn.
Mon-Fri 11.00-18.00, Sat 11.00-17.00
Photography: Anna Mari Liivrand
