Peitus ja Piirid

with artist Pia Martin

Redwall gallery, Aparaaditehas, Tartu, Estonia

2026

"Puudutuste Pillerkaar" Tufted and painted sculpture on plywood

"EILAY" Tufted wall carpet created in collaboration wtih Pia Martin

Art contains so much overt exposure, particularly of the female body. But when the body is rendered abstract, concealed, or playful, it becomes something we might be more eager to hang on the walls of our homes—something that brings both joy and intrigue. The element of concealment is especially compelling: when a nude figure is hidden within a playful, abstract interplay of colour, will the viewer notice it—and how quickly? As the artists explored the subject more deeply, however, they arrived at the question of safety: what does safety mean when we talk about sexuality and depict it?

Both Moona and Pia have experienced difficulties in understanding and establishing their own boundaries and those of others. A parallel can be drawn with the representation of sexuality: is it appropriate to display it—and if so, where? If boundaries are never pushed or tested, we cannot grow or develop. Yet too much provocation and discomfort can create a mental block, and sometimes even greater resistance.

Sexuality is often kept hidden, resulting in a distorted and abstract understanding of it. People long for honesty and information, while at the same time a carefully curated version of sexuality is thrust upon them through the media, billboards, and the wider world of advertising. At times, people may not even know what they want—or need—and the sexual act itself can become little more than a performance: two people behind masks, going through the motions and reproducing what they have learned from the internet. But how often does someone think, “I don’t actually enjoy this,” or “I’m not getting any pleasure from this, but perhaps you are”? Through their work, the artists are curious to discover what each viewer will read into these distortions.

Boundaries set us free—in art as in every aspect of life. Limitlessness is commonly equated with freedom, but in reality, a lack of boundaries can create anxiety and uncertainty. Boundaries give us a sense of security. Yet an image that is too blurred can also produce uncertainty, once again making us feel unsafe. Where does the balance lie? Where is the line between revealing and concealing?