I’m an Estonian artist living in Tallinn. My practice centers on illustration, graphic arts, and photography, with a strong interest in narrative imagery and printmaking. I have studied at the Estonian Academy of Arts, with exchange studies in Prague and Plymouth, and completed photography work at Pallas University of Applied Sciences. I enjoy collaborative projects and exhibitions and am always excited to explore new ideas and meet fellow creatives. In addition to creating, I value sharing skills through workshops and residencies, and I love to contribute to publications, exhibitions, and community projects.…

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I’m an Estonian artist living in Tallinn. My practice centers on illustration, graphic arts, and photography, with a strong interest in narrative imagery and printmaking. I have studied at the Estonian Academy of Arts, with exchange studies in Prague and Plymouth, and completed photography work at Pallas University of Applied Sciences. I enjoy collaborative projects and exhibitions and am always excited to explore new ideas and meet fellow creatives. In addition to creating, I value sharing skills through workshops and residencies, and I love to contribute to publications, exhibitions, and community projects.…

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I’m an Estonian artist living in Tallinn. My practice centers on illustration, graphic arts, and photography, with a strong interest in narrative imagery and printmaking. I have studied at the Estonian Academy of Arts, with exchange studies in Prague and Plymouth, and completed photography work at Pallas University of Applied Sciences. I enjoy collaborative projects and exhibitions and am always excited to explore new ideas and meet fellow creatives.

In addition to creating, I value sharing skills through workshops and residencies, and I love to contribute to publications, exhibitions, and community projects.

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Language

Estonian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance graphic designer, illustrator and photographer at Freelance, self-employed
January 5, 2026 - Present
Since I've studied both photography and graphic arts, then my freelance work has varied a lot in terms of clients, types of work and mediums. I've worked with local and international clients, created designs and illustrations for branding, event advertisements, editorial articles, childrens books, board games, booklets, prints, postcards, merch, graphic novels etc.
Festival organizer at Tartu Illustration Festival
January 31, 2024 - Present
Screenprinting Intern at TÕRV Studio
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Internship focusing on screenprinting techniques and collaboration on prints for exhibitions.
Intern at MAAJAAM
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Involvement with Wild Bits exhibition and preparation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Arts at Estonian Academy of Arts
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Exchange Program at Prague Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Exchange Program at Arts University Plymouth
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Photography at Pallas University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Estonian Academy of Arts laureate of the Young Artist 2025
June 23, 2026 - June 28, 2025
NART childrens literature residency laureate
September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Computers & Electronics, Financial Services, Gaming, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction
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