"Pillowtalks" ILANDSOUND festival 2023
Kirke Kirikall, India Kiisler, Brigitte Mihkelson
Pillows conceal our deepest sorrows, ecstatic joys, tears, and dreams – the very essence of our humanity. They serve as a rendezvous point, where we draw closest to one another, but above all, they provide an arena to encounter our authentic selves.
These soft companions become the backdrop for intimate togetherness, crafting a sacred space where genuine connections are forged.
3x1,5x3m pillows. Pillows are crafted from recycled PVC banners and repurposed tents. Filled with hay.
Photo: Ben Raybone
Photo: Ben Raybone
Photo: Sten Roosvald
"Becoming whole" Intsikurmu festival 2022
Kirke Kirikall & Eliise Järve
In our textile printing class, we delved into the fascinating technique known as roller printing. This innovative method was introduced to us by our lecturer, Kadi Pajupuu, who played a pivotal role in its development. Roller printing involves intricately crafting pattern pieces from a foam-like material and affixing them to a substantial cylindrical roller. It's a hands-on printing technique that not only expedites the printing of large fabrics but also yields distinct and one-of-a-kind designs.
After acquiring proficiency in roller printing and crafting my own unique patterns, I found myself utterly captivated by the technique. It wasn't long before I embarked on a significant project, printing my first colossal 2.5x4m fabric. This endeavor soon led my classmate, Eliise Järve, and me to a remarkable opportunity: the chance to create massive hand-printed fabrics for the Intsikurmu music festival.
Our mission was to adorn two stages with striking 2.5x8m fabric pieces. To accomplish this, we needed to hand-dye and print a total of four 2.5x8m fabrics for the two stages. Collaboratively, we melded our distinctive patterns and carefully selected the color combinations to use. Our concept received enthusiastic approval from the festival organizers at Intsikurmu, prompting us to commence the exciting process of bringing our vision to life.
Photo: Postimees
Photo: Postimees
