Ulrika Paemurru, Indrek Mesi and Tauris Reose at A-Gallery Windows.

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Indrek Mesi, Ulrika Paemurru, Tauris Reose

Ulrika Paemurru

The exhibition POST STONE AGE centres around head and neck pieces in brass and stoneware, which bring together archaic materials and contemporary shapes and create an impression of prehistoric artefacts without actually referencing any particular historical culture. The project invites viewers to find meanings in the symbolism of the works and to create their own mythologies based on personal backgrounds and interests. The artist has a background in Egyptology and is fascinated by the idea that people haven’t really changed with time - we are still bound by the same worries, pains and questions as humans from thousands of years ago. 

Paemurru writes: 'It seems to me that a cornerstone of being human is that we need to know how things work, to look for explanations and starting points, and to do that we need to simplify the complexity of the world to a level we can understand - whether that level is a fairytale or a list of technical ingredients. And it is charming in a way that a lack of factual or easily searchable knowledge does not paralyse a human being, as it might paralyse a machine, but that the role of knowledge will be taken over by imagination - which will more often than not help to bring about new knowledge.'

The works in the exhibition are further developments of the author’s previous projects Fragile Chains (2018-2021) and Superstition and the Unreal (2023).


Ulrika Paemurru (1989) is a visual artist based in Tallinn, working mainly with jewellery, video and interactive pieces. Paemurru has MA degrees in Egyptology (University of Liverpool, 2013) and Jewellery (Estonian Academy of Arts, 2023). She has studied also at HfG Karlsruhe in Germany, Haute Ecole des Arts du Rhin in France and has been an intern at the studio of Ruudt Peters in Netherlands. Paemurru has taken part in exhibitions in Estonia, Italy and Germany.



Indrek Mesi 

The HOKSTOL HEDGA PÄRELMIT JALD exhibition presents Indrek Mesi’s search for a novel visual language. The artist combines jewellery design expertise with graphics and AI-generated visuals, thus promoting dialogue between disciplines.

The AI-generated visuals are turned into graphic sheets through the process of Xerox lithography, which is then segmented and enhanced with ornamental metal details. In selecting the visuals, Mesi has consciously avoided stereotypical polished AI-generated images. By deliberately opposing the trend of cliché-heavy aesthetics, the works tend to feature darker tones and more hybrid forms, resulting from a blend of digital and analogue processing rather than what we typically associate with AI-generated art. Experimentation in graphics adds an additional layer to the final visual elements, setting them apart from the original generated images – there’s a greater presence of manual craftsmanship and visual 'translation errors' that come with the process. While sharp details may be lost, new interesting textures are gained.

Through this project, the artist aims to contribute to the ongoing discussion in the art world about AI-generated visuals. By approaching AI as just one of many tools that can be added to an artist’s existing skills and toolkit, AI becomes a valuable companion in the creative process without diminishing the artist's personal input or hindering their unique approach to the work's subject matter.


Indrek Mesi (1987) is an interdisciplinary artist who combines jewellery and metal art with graphics, sculpture, and new technological solutions in his work. Mesi holds a bachelor’s degree in jewellery art and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in the same field at the Estonian Academy of Arts. His works have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in Estonia and Spain.



Tauris Reose

Tauris Reose's solo exhibition MORBID EUPHORIA gathers objects and jewellery which reflect the artist's inner turmoil in moments when feelings have remained one-sided.

'The longer the period under the pressure of euphoria becomes, the more captivating and also more shackling it is.
Each subsequent step may be unpredictable. I still plan the entire upcoming journey – an hour, a day, a week – but unpredictable twists in my mental space rework everything. Torment through new choking and relentless ideals that burden the mind until those thoughts take over all aspects of life. Appetite disappears, and a sickening, intoxicating feeling arises.
The mental beating takes on new forms over time – maybe physical self-whipping would free me from these thoughts and feelings. It’s just exhausting. My brain could explode at any moment, and it wouldn’t surprise me at all. It's simply impossible to focus my thoughts on other essential life matters. Simply impossible. A painful calm prevails. The inability to pull oneself out. There is no direct path through which I could step back over the edge into reality. I just have to let time carry me.'


Tauris Reose (1996) is a metal artist and teacher based in Estonia. He is a graduate of the Märjamaa School of Music and Art (2012), holds a degree in metal art from the Estonian Academy of Arts (Jewelry and Blacksmithing BA 2021), and studied at the University of Gothenburg in Steneby, Sweden (2019). His works have been exhibited in Estonia, Sweden, the Netherlands, Hungary, and Portugal. The recurring themes in his creations are overthinking and the search for mental balance.


The exhibition is part of the Tallinn Applied Arts Triennial (TRTR) satellite program. Exhibitions are open until 01.12.2024.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 10 am - 6 pm. Saturday: 11 am - 4 pm.


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