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Estonia has a strong tradition in leatherwork.
My grandfather, Eduard Taska, inspired by the influences of Berlin and Paris, started the leatherwork faculty at the Estonian Art Academy in 1916. He also grounded his own art industry in Tallinn.
In the 1930s he became internationally known for his leatherwork; his bookbindings, covers and boxes were famous in more than forty European countries.
In 1937 he won Grand Prix in Paris for his book bindings of leather.
In 1941 he was deported to Siberia and died there a year later.
I continue the family tradition, working with the finest calf leather and suede to create my objects. The materials are first worked with a leather knife and modelling pen, after which they are dyed with aniline paints and tempera.
In my choice of colours and forms I aim at sacral proportions and minimalism.
I have developed my grandfather's technique further by using the leather as raw material for sculptures and objects.
I am a member of www.konsthantverkarna.se
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