Laivi

Laivi (b. 1988) is an artist who focuses on various forms of fashion art. Her work is based on experimentation with textiles and clothing, and she explores the concepts of sustainable fashion, assessing the environmental impact of clothing and materials. Laivi analyzes clothing styles broadly on a visual-aesthetic, functional, and expressive level. In her previous work, Laivi has addressed the theme of the closeness between clothing and its wearer.

Laivi studied fashion design at the Estonian Academy of Arts (BA, 2012) and Aalto University in Helsinki (MA, 2017). She has furthered her education in London, Copenhagen, and Barcelona. Since 2014, she has participated in group exhibitions of contemporary art and exhibited her work in several solo exhibitions. In 2021, she received the Annual Prize of the Estonian Cultural Endowment. In 2023, the artist was selected for the renowned WIELS residency in Brussels.

Source: Estonian Centre for Contemporary Art