Dear Friends!
Here are some warm memories from the recent exhibition “Invisible Threads” at ArtDepoo Gallery!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited the exhibition and to the new owners of my paintings!
Special thanks to gallerist Kristiina Nurk, designer Andres Rohtla, and photographer Keidi Porval for capturing such wonderful moments!
It has been an incredible journey—until we meet again, Kaia
Hi!
It’s wonderful that the East Tallinn Central Hospital Oncology Center invited us to set up an exhibition of nature-themed paintings on the walls of the oncology department to bring variety and joy to the patients fighting serious illnesses.
Thank you so much for the opportunity. Wishing strength and resilience to the patients and staff of the department!
Wishing you a pleasant experience, Kaia
Now, in the darkest time of the year, when the sun rarely peeks out, darkness extends a hand to light.
The golden glow of the leaves exists only in memories, while fragrant blossoms already live in our dreams.
We cannot turn back time, but the different seasons will always come back to us with their new and familiar colors, scents, and sounds.
I invite you to journey through different places and times, to see and listen to the colors, sounds, and silence!
Wishing you a pleasant, peaceful, and bright time,
Kaia Hommik
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It’s wonderful that after the winter-themed paintings, the Merivälja Südamekodu was looking forward to having spring flower paintings on their walls. Said and done :) Flower and fruit-themed paintings, along with a few animals, are now on display until June.
Thank you, Südamekodu, and wishing you continued strength and resilience!
Kaia
Hi! At the beginning of December, I had the opportunity to visit and hang my beloved nature paintings at the Klooga Cultural Center.
Thank you to the warm hosts of the cultural center, and see you soon,
Kaia
Hi! Recently, I was heartened to be invited to display my winter paintings at the Merivälja Südamekodu. The audience was cheerful and excited during the setup of the exhibition. The elderly gentlemen and ladies are well taken care of there, and I too feel a sense of being cared for now :)
Thank you, Südamekodu, and wishing you strength and resilience for the future!
Kaia
Hi! This year's week-long Karepa painting camp has come to an end. We had rain, sunshine, wind, and calm. But most of all, there were wonderful colors and amazing people. A big thank you to our instructor, Kersti Linnamäe, for her inspiration and patience! And thanks to all my good friends with whom I shared the emotions of the camp! Here are a few photos of painting with pastels.
Looking forward to our next meeting, Kaia
Hi! In May of this year, I completed a year of painting classes at the EKA Open Academy. It was a pleasure to learn new painting techniques under the guidance of renowned artists and to meet wonderful people with the same passion. A big thank you to Maria Sidljarevits, Saskia Järve, and Mart Vainre for the new challenges and encouragement! Here are a few photos of the final projects and the graduation exhibition at the ArtDepoo Gallery.
Looking forward to our next meeting, Kaia
Dear Friends! The art exhibition “Voices of Kirmsi Bog and Borderline Trees” continues its journey and has arrived in Tartu, at the South Estonian Centre for Language and Cultural Studies.
Thank you to Eva Saar for the warm reception and excellent organization! ! vastThank you to Eva Saar for the warm reception and excellent organization! Looking forward to seeing you at the exhibition! näitusel!
Kaia
Dear Friends! The art exhibition “Blossoms of Time” is waiting for you on the second floor of Kullo.
Painting flowers is like a refrain in a poem that needs to be recited from time to time. Each blooming flower brings immense joy, yet also sadness, as the previous bloom comes to an end. The admiration for blooming is akin to a sense of time's flow, giving it dimensions. The current situation in Ukraine is very distressing, but I hope that the arrival of spring and the flowers will offer comfort both outdoors and in the paintings.
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Dear Friends! The art exhibition “Voices of Kirmsi Bog” continues its tour and has arrived at the Mehikoorma Community Center.
Thank you to the hosts for the warm reception once again. Looking forward to seeing you at the exhibition! pererahva järjekordse !vastuvõtu eest ja kohtumisteni näitusel!
Kaia
The year 2022 has arrived, and the art exhibition “Voices of Kirmsi Bog” has reached the Leevi Community Center.
Thank you to the hosts for the warm reception. Looking forward to seeing you at the exhibition!
Kaia
With the art exhibition “Voices of Kirmsi Bog,” I invite you to encounter the bird species protected in the Kirmsi Nature Reserve: the capercaillie, the fieldfare, and the nearby common crane. I also invite you to meet the “Borderline Trees.” The reason they are called borderline trees will be revealed at the exhibition. kohtuma “Piiripealsete puudega”. Miks just piiripealsed, selgub juba näitusel.
Wishing you enjoyable experiences, Kaia
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The exhibition at the Räpina Creative Center is an important milestone for me, as the preparations lasted nearly three years. The exhibition is dedicated to the themes of nature conservation and clear-cutting.
“"Voices of Kirmsi Bog"
With the painting series “Voices of Kirmsi Bog,” I invite you to meet the bird species protected in the Kirmsi Nature Reserve— the capercaillie, the fieldfare, and the common crane that stops by the nearby area. The calls of the latter and its majestic walk are like a curtain that dampens the everyday din.
There are plans to establish the Kirmsi Nature Reserve (LKA), where protection requirements will be stricter. The Kirmsi Reserve is also part of the Natura 2000 network. When the LKA is established, the rotected species—the capercaillie, fieldfare, and common lizard—are planned to be excluded from protection, as it is believed that their conservation will be ensured through habitat protection.
However, how is habitat protection ensured with the planned establishment of a peat production and packaging factory just across the road? Will there be concerns about noise, light, and dust pollution affecting breeding sites if the aforementioned species are no longer covered by conservation goals?
Shouldn’t we give a voice and rights to those who cannot stand up for themselves?
This idea has been developed both in Estonia and elsewhere. Kaarel Relve, an expert from the Environmental Law Center, has noted that there are already over a hundred cases worldwide where nature has been granted legal personhood, and the number is growing. The main aim of recognizing legal personhood is to provide more effective protection of the environment for people and to foster a "real" understanding that we, as humans, are entirely dependent on the natural environment around us.
We hope this idea gains broader attention and momentum!
Wishing you enjoyable experiences at the exhibition,
Kaia Hommik
““Borderline Trees”
The concept of “borderline” is multifaceted: it could refer to the geographical boundary of something, the extremity of normalcy or extremism, or even the sense of staying grounded..
The painted trees are located here in Southern Estonia, some on the national border, thus borderline in a geographical sense, but also in other ways…
There is increasing talk about forests being “wasted” if not harvested in time. This notion is repeated so often that one might start to believe it. The painted trees are also “borderline” in terms of age—are they really wasted?
Ecologist, geobotanist, and forestry scientist Toomas Frey has noted that clear-cutting disrupts and damages the food chain systems of many different organisms. Replanting new trees does not recreate the same forest community; it results in a mere tree plantation.
Fred Jüssi has stated in interviews that he would like to see the eyes of those who claim that some people actually prefer clear-cut areas.
Estonian forests have been relatively rich in species, but the proportion of natural forests in the total forest area has decreased to 1.5–2% compared to the beginning of the century. Additionally, in recent decades, the population of forest birds in Estonia has decreased by at least 50,000 pairs annually, mainly due to the loss of forest habitats.
We know that nature’s chains are long and interwoven. When one link breaks, the problems eventually reach us.
Wishing you enjoyable experiences at the exhibition,
Kaia Hommik
With the art exhibition “Blossoms, Colors, and Juices,” I invite you to immerse yourself in vibrant, flower-filled paintings and let the colors and blossoms seep into you. Especially now, in the dark winter months when the sunlight diminishes and the golden glow of the leaves fades, it is refreshing to behold colors around us. Let’s chase away the grayness and allow the hues to flow freely.
See you at the exhibition,
Kaia
Art Exhibition "Voices of Kirmsi Bog" Throughout the ages, wandering through forests and bogs has always provided solace to the human soul. Our nature is still rich with such opportunities today. When walking in the forest or bog, you are never truly alone. There are thousands of smaller and larger creatures living there, and while you are in the bog or forest at the same time, you sense a profound connection with nature.
With the exhibition “Voices of Kirmsi Bog,” I invite you to visit the Kirmsi Nature Reserve and encounter the bird species under protection here—the capercaillie, the fieldfare, and the common crane that stops by the nearby area. The calls of the latter and its majestic walk act as a curtain that muffles the din of our everyday lives.
Kaia
