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Welcom to TIKK Gallery, full of bright colors and energy!

"And regardless of the time and situation in the world, art is necessary for us for physical, emotional and mental well-being."

Our mission is to make purchasing art an enjoyable and memorable experience.

ALENA SHYMCHONAK

       Alena Shymchonak is an Estonian contemporary artist whose distinctive visual language combines the expressive freedom of Impressionism with a bold, contemporary approach to colour, texture, and composition.             Working primarily with a palette knife, she builds her paintings through rich layers of paint and dynamic, gestural strokes, creating surfaces that feel almost sculptural.

Inspired by travel, nature, Mediterranean landscapes, alpine scenery, and the atmosphere of places, Shymchonak is less interested in literal representation than in capturing the emotional essence of a moment.    Her elevated perspectives transform familiar landscapes into vibrant compositions, where expansive spaces, movement, and tiny human figures come together to create a strong sense of life and energy.

Colour plays a central role in her work. Rather than simply reproducing what she sees, Shymchonak uses colour intuitively and expressively to convey light, atmosphere, emotion, and memory.

        Her paintings often evoke the feeling of being somewhere special, the warmth of a summer day by the sea, the exhilaration of the mountains, or the quiet beauty of an everyday moment.

        Her works are held in private collections in more than 80 countries, and her art has been featured internationally across art, design, culture, fashion, and lifestyle media.

For Shymchonak, painting is ultimately about preserving a feeling. A place may exist for only a moment, but through colour, texture, and movement, that moment can become something lasting.

REIN TIKKU 

       Rein Tikku is an accomplished Estonian artist whose work reflects a deep connection to nature, history, and the human spirit. With a style that blends elements of realism and abstraction, Tikku’s art is a visual exploration of mood, atmosphere, and the ever-changing relationship between man and the natural world. His paintings often evoke a sense of quiet reflection, drawing viewers into their layered narratives and intricate compositions.

      Tikku’s palette is rich yet restrained, with colors that seem to pulse with life, whether depicting vast landscapes, tranquil waters, or the textured surfaces of rural settings. His brushstrokes are purposeful, carrying both an emotional weight and an artistic precision that speak to his mastery of technique. Through his work, Tikku captures not just the external beauty of his subjects but also their underlying essence, offering a glimpse into the stories that lie beneath the surface. Renowned for his ability to balance subtlety and intensity, Rein Tikku has established himself as a vital voice in contemporary art. His pieces are celebrated for their timeless quality and ability to evoke introspection, making his work both deeply personal and universally resonant.


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