This series of porcelain plates was exhibited in Katrin Valgemäe's solo exhibition, "Queens of Chaos," at Gallery Myymälä2 in Helsinki. You can read more about the exhibition here. This solo exhibition, marking her debut outside Estonia, showcases a series of kitschy paintings influenced by the visual allure of Finnish TV advertising from her childhood and serves as a satirical commentary on Estonian consumerism during the final decade of Soviet occupation. Valgemäe's sophisticated portraits of women, juxtaposed with the promotion of everyday brands, provoke thought on the intersection of aesthetics and commercialism, bridging timelines from socialist dreams to the exuberant 1990s and the present. Curated by Ramiro Camelo, the exhibition invites a closer look at Valgemäe's deliberately flamboyant style, revealing a technically savvy and whimsically offbeat visual world.
- D: 24 cm
- Porcelain plate with underglaze painting + porcelain painting
- Original artwork by Katrin Valgemäe
- Hand-signed by artist
- This plate was exhibited in Katrin Valgemäe's solo exhibition, "Queens of Chaos," at Gallery Myymälä2 in Helsinki
- I accept returns within 30 days of the purchase date, provided that the plate is returned in its original condition
Care: Can be used for food and washed, but not made for constant dishwasher use. The porcelain paint (fired at 800 °C) wears gradually over time, like on old Soviet-era children's plates.
Elevate your dining escapades with the fabulous porcelain plate series, "Queens of Chaos", straight from my personal exhibition. 🍽️ Dare to dine with the queens and let the campy chaos unfold!
Want to know more about the exhibition? You can explore the series in the blog posts “Katrin Valgemäe’s Creation: Where Lifestyle Meets Parody” and “The Influence of Art in the Interior: How ‘Pedigree’ Sets the Tone at Thai Boh Restaurant”.
