Avo Paistik (1936 – 2013): “Maastik põleva päikesega ja kadakatega”

Avo Paistik (1936 – 2013) was a renowned Estonian artist, known for his vibrant and imaginative paintings. This particular piece, “Maastik põleva päikesega ja kadakatega” (2003), is a stunning oil on canvas landscape, measuring 35 x 100 cm. Paistik’s signature is located on the bottom left of the painting. Paistik’s career began in radio technology, but he soon found his passion in art. He studied at the Tallinn Cultural University’s caricature studio and worked at “Tallinnfilm”, where he directed several successful animated films. His most famous character, Klaabu, debuted in 1975 and was featured in three films. Paistik’s work has been compared to Joan Miró, and his style is loved by fans of his animated films. In 1990, Paistik left the studio to become a pastor, but continued to paint.