Kateriin Rikken

• How a community ecosystem could help to advance glass art
• Tutor: Triin Jerlei

Master’s thesis is driven by the desire to find methods of how to promote contemporary glass art, how to improve what is already working and how to support cooperation and network. What are the circumstances for the sustainability of Estonian glass art, what could support positive development? How to engage the audience and expand awareness; how to contribute to the improvement of the artists working conditions?
At the exhibition is shown a fragment of the thesis. Residency program in Sweden, where four Estonian glass artists were involved. The display provides an overview of the case study, its starting point, implementation and conclusion.