TIIU KIRSIPUU. Sculpture, bronze, signed and dated TK 94.

Surreal composition with embraced hands and chest.
Height 15, width 18 cm.

Tiiu Kirsipuu, an Estonian sculptor born on 29 October 1957, is known for his diverse artistic output and his significant contribution to the Estonian art scene. She is noted above all for her creation of sculptures and memorials that have become permanent installations in public spaces. One of her most famous works is the sculpture of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde in Tartu, which she created in 1999. This sculpture, which shows the two authors seated side by side on a bench, has become a symbol of the city's cultural heritage.

Born in Tartu, Kirsipuu trained at art schools both in Tartu and Tallinn before graduating from the Tallinn State Institute of Applied Arts in 1983. She has had a multifaceted career, including working as a teacher and being an active artist. Her work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally and she has participated in many sculpture symposia and competitions. Her sculptures have attracted attention for their richness of variety in both style and use of materials, from realistic portraits to abstract forms.

In addition to her work as an artist, Kirsipuu has also been active as a teacher at various art institutions, which has helped spread her knowledge and experience in the art world. In addition, she has gained recognition for her work designing coins for the Central Bank of Estonia and her sculptures can be found not only in Estonia but in countries such as Latvia, Austria and China.