Kazuyo Imai is a painter living in Japan, whose artwork focuses on nature and surroundings, depicted in watercolor. She draws inspiration from ephemeral moments and the whispers of small living things, sketching plants and flowers to capture these fleeting instances. "All things are reflected by the wind and the light, solitude and joy, memories and relief among their living," she says. She prefers watercolor for its unexpected flow on paper, akin to a breeze in the field. Additionally, she works with Grafik, which she finds helps express her inner story in depth.
Every year she spends summer time in Bornholm, and she has had annual exhibitions here since nature on this island has influenced her deeply.
Egle Sitkauskaite jewelry artist based in Tallinn. She draws her inspiration from the intriguing qualities and limitations of metals like sterling silver and gold. The torch's flame acts as her pen, capturing the metal's shape in a specific moment. The pressure she applies on the metal creates cracks, encapsulating the memory of the process.
A key aspect of her work is the endless possibilities of wearability. When interacting with the human body, her jewelry becomes a statement piece, expressing personal identity and individuality. It opens a conversation with the outside world.