Marta Vaarik

Marta Vaarik born September 27 1986 is an Estonian artist Marta Vaarik is an interdisciplinary artist who uses painting video and performance to depict personal stories and bold gestures that challenge cultural norms breaking traditional narratives With a high social sensitivity Vaarik researches issues related to minority rights and works with young people with mental health problems and atrisk behaviors dealing with reintegration In contrast to the gloomy themes we see Vaariks artworks in rather frivolous tones Her works have been shown in many galleries including a group exhibition in the Kunstihoone and the Heit gallery in Berlin and solo exhibitions in Vabadus Draakon and EKA galleries Vaarik has acquired a bachelors degree in painting and a masters degree in photography at the Estonian Academy of Arts and has experience as a film director Most of nublus music videos have been directed and conceived by Marta Vaarik including Für Oksana which was also her debut as a director