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Shortly before Estonia regained its independence, a painting studio came into being, a studio that was guided by principles of painting that dated back to the First Republic. Heldur Viires, the leader and teacher of the school, has been passing on his knowledge of colour and light for thirty meaningful years.
Two grand old masters, artists Evald Okas and photographer Kalju Suur, are recording the beauty of a naked woman.
This film's central theme is freedom - human and above all artist's freedom: artistic, spiritual and physical, observed retroactively by the author herself. This sincere and confessional biography examines the author's complicated and versatile artistic nature. Marriage to a loved one brings on a clear understanding of responsibility. You become positive, that happy co-existence is what allows a human being to feel free. It is because of that freedom, that you can take on new challenges and understand, that be it painting, writing, acting, or filming - your art is one whole.
94-year-old Evald Okas's life has been dedicated to art: the grand master himself casts light upon the stories of how his artwork was born, tells about his life and reveals the secrets of his working principles.
Documentary by Andres Sööt about the artists and art life in Tartu at the end of 1980s.
The life and work of naivist artist Jaan Oad who was born in Kihnu island and now lives in Canada.
Lepo Mikko, lecturer of the Estonian State Art Institute.
