Õ, 2019, unfired paperclay porcelain, diam 80cm h 15cm SINGULA ADDENDO group show, 2020, unfired paperclay, 10x15x10cm. Photo Aurelia Minev SINGULA ADDENDO group show, 2020, unfired paperclay, detail, 100x30x50cm SINGULA ADDENDO group show, 2020, video display THE TRACE, 2019, unfired paperclay. Photo Tiit Rammul THE TRACE, 2019, unfired paperclay. Photo Tiit Rammul THE WALL, 2018, unfired paperclay THE WALL, 2018, unfired paperclay
The Cocoon, 2021, 8th Tallinn Applied Art Triennial. Photo by Hedi Jaansoo
Helena Tuudelepp: Selected works, 2018-2020
My favorite medium is paperclay. I observe the transformation of material during drying process – its movement, development of unique character and various shapes of details. I develop conversation with material, gather emotions, and tie those to sculptures or installations. Most of my works remain unfired, giving me a possibility to reuse the material in my next works. I have opportunity to choose in what form and how long my work exists – does my work need to maintain in physical form or just let the ideas arise, take form and fade away – like dried up caly meeting the water again.