Mälestused

I attended a two-week design residency at the Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA), where I collaborated with students from both OCAD University and EKA to explore the intersection of analogue and digital materials through Sensorial Design. Working in multidisciplinary teams, we engaged in discussions and hands-on experimentation in various studios, including the Ceramics Studio, Digital Prototyping Lab, Digital Weaving Studio, Leather Accessory Studio, and Virtual Reality (VR) Lab. Our goal was to create sensorial artefacts that merged physical and digital elements.

As part of the residency, I produced Memories/Mälestused, an artefact inspired by guestbooks and their role in connecting memory to place and preserving the memory of location. The piece reflects the history and legacy of traditional Estonian craft and invites collaborative expressions of emotions, thoughts, and feelings that tie us to specific places. Through this work, I explored how memories shape our sense of belonging and identity, creating connections between people and their environments.