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Aivi Raja

  • Faculty of Fine Arts
  • Painting
  • ba
  • Distancing towards oneself
  • Tutor(s): Mihkel Ilus
  • Oil, acrylic on canvas
  • Paintings in different sizes
“Distancing towards oneself” exhibition view (Photo: Stanislav Stepashko)

I am a victim of my field[1] and my body is just a mirror of the habitus[2] that I carry. My nature is conventional and comfortable, but it always leads to suffering. I do not live in accordance with my wishes and needs, nor in the world of certain facts – I live in the midst of fears, hopes and imaginary emotions, in dreams and fantasies, in despair and in illusions. I can only really shine if I oppose the usual, but in order to do that, I must first get to know the fields on which I have developed and live today.

[1] Field – structure/network of relationships between positions and views (eg intellectual, religious, educational, cultural, etc.).

“Distancing towards oneself” is a process in which I free myself from the limiting chain, but taking with me what is necessary and inherent in me. This conscious methodology, bringing both groundbreaking discoveries and life-changing influences, is a reflection of the need for confrontation in all aspects of life.




[2] Habitus – structure of the mind, characterized by a certain system of acquired patterns, sensitivities, predispositions, and taste preferences.

“Distancing towards oneself” exhibition view (Photo: Stanislav Stepashko)
“Distancing towards oneself” 120x90cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 120x90cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 190x270cm (Photo: Stanislav Stepashko)
“Distancing towards oneself” 80x60cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 80x60cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 60x150cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 80x80cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 27x23cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 27x23cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 27x23cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 27x23cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 27x23cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 27x23cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 27x23cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 27x23cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 27x23cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 27x23cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 27x23cm
“Distancing towards oneself” 27x23cm