I am a visual artist who works in multiple mediums, drawing inspiration from the obscure phenomena of nature, everyday peculiarities and the poetry of ruins. My artistic practice includes photography, videography and installation art. Currently, I am focused primarily on exploring and developing the cyanotype technique, testing the limits of both my skills and the expressiveness of the medium by trying out varied materials and formats. A common thread in my projects is the passage of time, depicted through the fireweed plant, decaying buildings, the annual life cycle of nature, and dried plants; I also value the unique architectural characteristics of the installation spaces that frame my work and invite viewers to experience the world in a new way.

Ave Palm

I am a visual artist who works in multiple mediums, drawing inspiration from the obscure phenomena of nature, everyday peculiarities and the poetry of ruins. My artistic practice includes photography, videography and installation art. Currently, I am focused primarily on exploring and developing the cyanotype technique, testing the limits of both my skills and the expressiveness of the medium by trying out varied materials and formats. A common thread in my projects is the passage of time, depicted through the fireweed plant, decaying buildings, the annual life cycle of nature, and dried plants; I also value the unique architectural characteristics of the installation spaces that frame my work and invite viewers to experience the world in a new way.

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I am a visual artist who works in multiple mediums, drawing inspiration from the obscure phenomena of nature, everyday peculiarities and the poetry of ruins. My artistic practice includes photography, videography and installation art.

Currently, I am focused primarily on exploring and developing the cyanotype technique, testing the limits of both my skills and the expressiveness of the medium by trying out varied materials and formats. A common thread in my projects is the passage of time, depicted through the fireweed plant, decaying buildings, the annual life cycle of nature, and dried plants; I also value the unique architectural characteristics of the installation spaces that frame my work and invite viewers to experience the world in a new way.

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Language

Estonian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Video Artist at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
November 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Video artist for the contemporary performing arts co-creation 'NIGHT WATCH'.
Video Artist at KÄSI
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Provided video art for the album release concert Mujal.
Video Artist at Light Walks Festival, Kadriorg Park
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Created background visuals for the Panso video installation at Light Walks 2025.
Video Artist at Rakvere Theatre
April 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Video artist for production 'The Elephant Man'.
Video Artist at Valga Cultural Center
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Video artist for '107 years of the Republic of Estonia' concert-performance.
Videographer & Photographer at Erik Alalooga & Kann-Eerik Kannike production 'Untermarionette'
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Videography and photography for the production.
Video Artist at Jõgeva House of Fine Arts
August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Video artist for the '35 years of the Estonian Folk Culture Centre' concert-performance.
Compiler, Designer, Illustrator, Layout Designer at Lembit Jakobson book project 'Everything on the other side of the river'
September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Contributed as compiler, designer, illustrator and layout designer for a poetry book.
Artist & Graphic Designer at Juhan Uppin’s CD & vinyl project 'Displacements'
February 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Graphic design and artistic contributions for the album.
Artist & Graphic Designer at Kenn-Eerik Kannike’s vinyl project 'Computations'
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Artwork and graphic design for the vinyl release.
Video Artist at Kuressaare Theatre
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Video artist for the production 'Lea'.
Videographer & Photographer at Erik Alalooga
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Videography and photography for the doctoral thesis presentation 'It came as it is'.
Video Artist, Graphic Designer, Photographer at Anni Zupping’s 'Spatial Perception' performance
October 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Video art, graphic design and photography for a dance performance.
Graphic Designer & Photographer at Marianna Liik’s vinyl record 'Thirsteth for Light'
October 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Graphic design and photography for a vinyl release.
Video Artist at Estonian Jazz Association
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Video art for the 'Estonian Jazz Birthday Party' concert.
Video Artist at Endla Theatre
May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Video art for the performance 'The Greatest Showman'.
Video Artist at Ensemble Nagy Bögö
March 1, 2019 - March 31, 2019
Video artist for the concert tour 'Everything about the bagpipes'.

Education

Applied Higher Education - Multimedia Specialist at Viljandi Cultural Academy of the University of Tartu, Department of Performing Arts
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's degree in Use and Protection of Natural Resources at Estonian University of Life Sciences, Institute of Forestry and Rural Development
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    paper “Without a Trace”

    Video installation “Without a Trace” at the Tartu Town Hall building at the Tartu Light Festival, 2018