Traumaturgic by Gudrun Heamägi

TRAUMATURGIC: Into her flew white doves and out of her flew white doves

The exhibition Traumaturgic is a continuation of the exhibition "Kummastused", which spoke about the destruction of cultural heritage in the current turbulent world, and the exhibition She Hoped That Angels See And Understand which spoke about the manifestation of violence throughout history.

Traumaturgic approaches grief and the present moment through the motif of the dove. More precisely, through the alchemical dove, which rises from the chaotic waters and descends into the sky to bring together the high and the low. A symbol as a bringer of death, representing spiritual power, uniting opposing forces.

Gudrun Heamägi (1989) is a visual artist who mostly uses printmaking, photography and installation. Her artwork can be characterized by poetic and narrative approach. She has obtained MA degree in the printmaking department at the Estonian Academy of Arts in 2013, has participated in various residencies. In 2019 she received Wiiralt Prize for best printmaking series. Her works are in the collections of several galleries, art centers and other institutions in the United States, Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Armenia, Canada and Poland. She is a member of Estonian Artists' Association and Association of Estonian Printmakers.

Supporters: Cultural Endowment of Estonia, Viljandi City Government