- summary of 2015
- feature in PRIME book
- video documentation of new performance
- upcoming performance
- Robert Ryman exhibition guide
- Invitation to Workshop
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Dec 22, 2015
Oct 24, 2015
Solo Exhibition at WAAM, Woodstock NY
Jaanika Peerna
Lightest of Matter
solo exhibition of drawings, installation, light work and video
October 24 - November 29 2015
opening Oct 24 4-6PM
performance with Timothy Hill (overtone singing) Nov 22 2-3PM
WAAM
Woodstock Artists Association and Museum
28 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY 12498
(845) 679-2940
see video documentation of the performance HERE
photos of the exhibition are HERE
Collaborative performance with Timothy Hill (overtone singing)
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| Jaanika Peerna, Light Matter, reflective film, magnet, light 2015 |
Sep 30, 2015
Drawers Drawing / group exhibition in NY
curated by Alison Pierz
Featuring works by: James Bills, Colleen Blackard, Ai Campbell, Joseph Karwacki, Tim Maxwell and Jaanika Peerna
People who draw are technically referred to as draughtsman, which seems to suggest that their efforts are considered a step in a process. One draws a preliminary sketch, or plans to be interpreted and developed into something else at a future date. The artists presented in "Drawers Drawing" have all made the choice to be “drawers” and consider their mark making the end product in itself. Exhibited hear are: technical pencil drawing, ball point pen, large scale installation pieces, works on wood and 3-dimensional objects. This exhibition celebrates the ancient human act of mark making and the artists who engage with it.
more info HERE
Featuring works by: James Bills, Colleen Blackard, Ai Campbell, Joseph Karwacki, Tim Maxwell and Jaanika Peerna
People who draw are technically referred to as draughtsman, which seems to suggest that their efforts are considered a step in a process. One draws a preliminary sketch, or plans to be interpreted and developed into something else at a future date. The artists presented in "Drawers Drawing" have all made the choice to be “drawers” and consider their mark making the end product in itself. Exhibited hear are: technical pencil drawing, ball point pen, large scale installation pieces, works on wood and 3-dimensional objects. This exhibition celebrates the ancient human act of mark making and the artists who engage with it.
Galerie Protégé
OCT 8 - NOV 5, 2015
197 Ninth Ave (Lower Level - Chelsea Frames)
New York, NY 10011
Tel: 212-807-8726
New York, NY 10011
Tel: 212-807-8726
more info HERE
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| Jaanika Peerna and Anni Jürgenson at the opening |
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| Jaanika Peerna BendLine Series, graphite on Mylar, reflective Mylar, 2015 |
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| Jaanika Peerna, Graphite Falls (Chelsea), graphite on Mylar, reflective Mylar, 2015 |
Aug 13, 2015
Drawings at Tallinn International Drawing Triennial in Estonia
Jaanika Peerna's large scale work is included in two group exhibitions at
V Tallinn International Drawing Triennial
IV Drawing Triennial Award Winners Exhibition
featuring
Kadi Pajupuu ja Marilyn Piirsalu (Estonia), Jaanika Peerna (USA- Estonia), Viktoria Pitirimova (Russia) ja Tomiyuki Sakuta (Japan)
13.08 - 1.09.2015
Vabaduse väljak 6, 10146 Tallinn, Estonia
Vabaduse Square 8, Tallinn, Estonia
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| Jaanika Peerna, Falls, graphite on Mylar, 2015 |
Jun 14, 2015
INVERSIONS: collaborative performance in NYC
Collaborative drawing and sound performance
overlooking Manhattan mid-town
drawing: Jaanika Peerna (New York)
cello: Lucio Corrente (Milan)
June 7
2015
video: Thomas Wilson
a short overview of the performance evolving over time:
overlooking Manhattan mid-town
drawing: Jaanika Peerna (New York)
cello: Lucio Corrente (Milan)
June 7
2015
video: Thomas Wilson
a short overview of the performance evolving over time:
Apr 28, 2015
LIGHT MATTER in WASHINGTON DC
Exhibition Dates: May 1 - 30, 2015
Opening Reception: May 1st, 6-9pm
Artist Performance
Saturday, May 16 at 1pm
Part of the EU Month of Culture this May Hillyer Art Space is partnering with the Embassy of Estonia to present LIGHT MATTER, an exhibition and performance by artist Jaanika Peerna. Peerna will create a room-size drawing installation which will consist of works in varying scale and presence. There will be tiny and large framed drawings as well as sculptural forms made from reflective mylar as well as graphite drawings on mylar.
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| photo: Estonain Embassy in Washington |
9 Hillyer Court NW
Washington, DC 20008
202.338.0325
www.hillyerartspace.org
Apr 8, 2015
Storms and Silences at New York Public Library
Jaanika Peerna's new richly illustrated art book with essays by Fiona Robinson (UK) and Heie Treier (Estonia) was presented at New York Public Library on March 13, 2015.
The event was organized my Mid-Manhattan Library, The Estonian Ministry of Culture and the Consulate General of Estonia.
Consul general of Estonia in New York Eva-Maria Liimets gave a short introduction on Estonia and Peerna's artwork. The artist herself continued with and illustrated lecture on the influences of Estonian artists and nature on her work and gave an overview of the project included in the new book Storms and Silences.
Click HERE to see photos of the gathering. All photos Eleri Ever
To flip through the book digitally and/or purchase it please click HERE
The event was organized my Mid-Manhattan Library, The Estonian Ministry of Culture and the Consulate General of Estonia.
Consul general of Estonia in New York Eva-Maria Liimets gave a short introduction on Estonia and Peerna's artwork. The artist herself continued with and illustrated lecture on the influences of Estonian artists and nature on her work and gave an overview of the project included in the new book Storms and Silences.
Click HERE to see photos of the gathering. All photos Eleri Ever
To flip through the book digitally and/or purchase it please click HERE
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| photos Eleri Ever |
Mar 15, 2015
Memories in Motion : group exhibition in Sydney
Jaanika Peerna is showing her drawings and installations
in a group exhibition
Memories in Motion
March 21 - April 25, 2015
opening and performance
March 21
at
M Contemporary
37 Ocean Street
Woollahra, Sydney
Australia
More info and contact the gallery
click HERE
in a group exhibition
Memories in Motion
March 21 - April 25, 2015
opening and performance
March 21
at
M Contemporary
37 Ocean Street
Woollahra, Sydney
Australia
More info and contact the gallery
click HERE
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| Jaanika Peerna BendLine Series, top view, pencils on Mylar reflective Mylar 6x9x9" 2015 |
Feb 14, 2015
Light Matter in Brooklyn
Light Matter
solo exhibition of drawing installation
by Jaanika Peerna
February 14- March 29, 2015
opening February, 13 6-8PM
kinetic performance with Alexis Steeves and Rain Saukas March 7, 4PM
brochure with an essay by Taney Roniger accompanies the exhibition
for more information and to read essay click HERE
Kentler International Drawing Space
353 Van Brunt Street
Brooklyn (Red Hook), New York 11231
718 875 2098
Jan 26, 2015
Movements in Grey : short on Jaanika Peerna's practice
A short on Jaanika Peerna's art practice was released on January 24, 2015
Jaanika Peerna -
Movements in Grey
7min
directed by Umru Rothenberg
9 films 2015
click HERE to view it
Dec 21, 2014
Solo Exhibition at SG Gallery, Venice
solo exhibition I Jaanika Peerna
15 -31 January, 2015
22 January 2015, 6pm
Performance with Lucio Corrente (cello)
Performance with Lucio Corrente (cello)
Venice is in the constant flux of emerging & submerging. There are reminders of it everywhere; even the gallery space gets flooded at times! Jaanika Peerna creates a room size drawing installation that marks the highest ever water levels in the gallery and adds spouts that could turn on, at any moment.
She uses plastic film for her graphite drawings which makes them resistant to getting wet. There will also be a drawing series, “Three Movements on Water”.
All works have been created during her residency at the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica di Venezia and in co-operation with Artist Pension Trust ®.
for video of the performance click HERE
SG Gallery
Cannaregio 1798, 30121 Venezia – Italy
tel. (+39) 041-721-950
more info: info@scuolagrafica.it
Nov 5, 2014
Nov 4, 2014
Help publish a book of Jaanika Peerna's artwork
After ten years of work as an artist, it’s time to release the first book of Jaanika Peerna’s drawings, installations, and performances.
Producing a book costs more than you might think, with expenses for design, printing, shipping and distribution. We hope you can help us complete this project.
You can learn more about the book and support the project by clicking HERE. Thanks in advance for your support!
Oct 28, 2014
Ellipse group exhibition in Moscow
a partial inventory from the West curated by Erin Lawlor and Katrin Bremermann
a3 gallery, Moscow
a3 gallery, Moscow
16th October — 2nd November 2014
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left: Jacob Melchi, right: Jaanika Peerna 9x Avanzare, graphite on mylar, 2014 photo: Erin Lawlor
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Ellipse, a partial inventory from the West presents works by about twenty artists from around Europe and the United States, exploring a number of tendencies in abstraction that are currently at play.
Olivia Bax — Stephen Beal — John Beech — Katrin Bremermann — Steven Day — Vincent Hawkins — Erin Lawlor — Jaanika Peerna — Guillermo Pfaff — Lael Marshall — Jacob Melchi — John Millei — Kevin Monot — Maibritt Ulvedal Bjelke — David Rhodes — Wilma Vissers — Don Voisine — Michael Vos
article (in Russian) : HERE
photos: HERE
Oct 10, 2014
BER-LINIE solo project at BAU, Beacon, NY
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| Jaanika Peerna with her installation at BAU photo: Linda Speziale |
opening Oct 11 6-9PM
exhibition Oct 11-Nov2, 2014
Beacon Room @ BAU
506 Main Street
Beacon, NY
http://baugallery.com/
Jaanika Peerna presents her new site-specific
drawing installation for the solo project. The installation, which can be
viewed only from outside of the room, consists of large graphite drawings on
mylar that spread out in the small project space, lit from behind. Movement and
sound is created by a softly blowing fan, and the artist will occasionally
introduce elements of performance within the installation.
More on her work: http://jaanikapeerna.net/
More on her work: http://jaanikapeerna.net/
Sep 19, 2014
OPEN STUDIO @ BC APT residency Sept 28 NYC
You are invited to see the new work by Jaanika Peerna in Brooklyn this Fall
Jaanika Peerna
OPEN STUDIO
drawing, installation, video
September 28 1-6PM
APT studios
34 34th street
4th floor
Brooklyn, NYC
646 934 1756
one subway stop from Barclays Center and two stops from Manhattan on the D, N and R trains to 36th street station
5 min walk towards 3rd Ave
more information and directions find HERE
see images of the residency HERE
more information and directions find HERE
see images of the residency HERE
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| Jaanika Peerna @APT studios photo: K.Pärn |
Jul 31, 2014
Harjutusi joontele/ Exercises for Lines : solo in Tallinn
The third solo exhibition of Jaanika Peerna in her homeland Estonia turns the gallery Vaal into a gym where both imaginary and real lines can put their creativity and flexibility on test. 13-meter long straight lines hang between the ceiling and the floor while shorter lines try out their qualities on the walls of the gallery’s second floor.
Line has been one of the centerpieces of Peerna’s artistic creation since the beginning of her career in New York. The process of drawing is very demanding for the artist as it requires focused physical energy as well as concentration of mind. Only by combining these two has it been possible to create such straight lines as can be seen on the pieces of this exhibition.
Peerna has been researching lines by means of drawing, video and light art combined with the techniques of installation and performance. Her recent production brings closer together the pieces of art created in the silence of the studio and pieces created during performances.
During the opening evening of the exhibition on Friday, August 1, a performance took place on the topic of “Exercises for Lines” created by the artist Jaanika Peerna alongside her colleagues from the world of movement (üüve-lydia Toompere), voice (Anne Prommik), design (Björn Koop) and music (Anne Vatsk). The evening was a playful multimedia event where the audience can was alos aligned with the mood.
See photos of the exhibition HERE
See video documentation of the performance HERE
Read review of the exhibition HERE
See photos of the exhibition HERE
See video documentation of the performance HERE
Read review of the exhibition HERE
August 2 - September 19, 2014
Vaal galerii
more info HERE
Jul 17, 2014
Collateral Drawing Performance in Berlin
Jaanika Peerna, Vanessa Enriquez and Dolanbay will collaterally perform diverse drawing act(s) on a large white (un)common surface.
The essential condition of this group performance is the resulting situation itself, the manifestation of act(s) has a plural stance on the white surface…for once, then, something.
July 19
18.00-21.00
Duration of the performance: 3 hours
Venue:berlinerpool, Chausseestr 11,
entrance Tieckstraße 1a
10115 Berlin
https://berlinerpool.de/
Jun 9, 2014
WiE Kultur featuring Peerna's works in Berlin
Mein Lustgarten I My Passion Garden
Jaanika Peerna : video installation, drawing
Loris Cecchini : wall installation
Bingyi : drawing
WiE KULTUR Berlin, Wegenerstrasse 14-15. Open daily noon- 19.00
June 6-13
curated by Chen Yang
more photos can be seen HEREhttps://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152755116819863.1073741839.31631189862&type=1
Jaanika Peerna : video installation, drawing
Loris Cecchini : wall installation
Bingyi : drawing
WiE KULTUR Berlin, Wegenerstrasse 14-15. Open daily noon- 19.00
June 6-13
curated by Chen Yang
more photos can be seen HEREhttps://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152755116819863.1073741839.31631189862&type=1
May 8, 2014
Solo Exhibition @ Rimini Drawing Biennial 2014
Jaanika
Peerna
Avanzare, Arretrare
Advancing, Retreating
drawing,
video installation, performance
curated
by Giuseppe Padula
to see more images of
the exhibition and opening reception please click here
live drawing performance click HERE
Primo
Piano
May
16th –June 16th, 2014
Opening: May 16th, 19.00
Live performance: May
17th, 21.00
By appointment: phone
+39 335 674898
Primo
Piano
via Garibaldi 20, Rimini, Italy / phone +39
338 7609080
The artist sculpts the 'space' as raw, primordial material
to return the 'Space' as an element of meaning for humans, as a
synaptich environment for the body.
Not an a priori Kantian space, but the result of the dialectical fine perception of the density, a border between the full and the empty, between the delineated traces of the graphite on paper and the energetic movement of the body in the space, on a search for the strange attractors, unperturbed centers of imperceptible vibrations.
It is a stable representation of the region of chaos, tracing the border of temporary balance between a controlled emotion reminescent Soviet realism with the creative emotion of Western performance in a dialogue that the artist Jaanika Peerna, belonging to both cultures, tries to elaborate in her research and her works.
Not an a priori Kantian space, but the result of the dialectical fine perception of the density, a border between the full and the empty, between the delineated traces of the graphite on paper and the energetic movement of the body in the space, on a search for the strange attractors, unperturbed centers of imperceptible vibrations.
It is a stable representation of the region of chaos, tracing the border of temporary balance between a controlled emotion reminescent Soviet realism with the creative emotion of Western performance in a dialogue that the artist Jaanika Peerna, belonging to both cultures, tries to elaborate in her research and her works.
On
view there will be a large room-size drawing installation, a trilogy of
counterpoint drawings, and a video installation. The artist will hold a
drawing performance working on the
large gallery windows.
The
exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Nando Randi, founder of Ninapì art
gallery.
for more info on the Biennial click HERE
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