OUR HISTORY
Estonia is a small nation within the global community. With a population of only 1.4 million, it has existed for over 9000 years on the Baltic Sea just south of Finland.
Toronto Estonian Virtual Art Gallery
This website is dedicated to all of the 80,000 (about 10% of the population) emigrés who had to leave their homeland of Estonia with their families between 1940-1944.
With over 5000 works of art. It has become difficult to find a suitable home for these rich historic artworks. The majority of the works on display and for sale on this website are from Mai Vomm Järve’s collection (predominantly works from the Society of Estonian Artists in Toronto-EKKT members).
Our Artists
Eric Pehap
Worked since 1952 as a professional painter, graphic artist and commercial designer. Traveled for study purposes throughout Europe, the United States and Mexico.
Evald J. Woitk
Founding member of EKKT. Twice elected President (1958-60) and (1969-90) or a total of 25 years.
Ilona Burghardt
My name is Ilona Burghardt and I was born in London, Ontario. I attended at the University of Western Ontario, and the Ontario College of Art. I started drawing when I was very young and have always been attracted to painting, and the world of visual art. To me, the process of creation is such […]
Toomas Vink- Lainas
Toomas Vink-Lainas. Born 1943 in Tartu, Estonia. He passed away January, 2015 in Shokan, NY. He lived in the area for over 30 years. He was a successful graphic artist, operating the Eclat award winning Emphasis Group in Kingston, NY until his retirement. He won many Hudson Valley Awards, worked over the years for Sports […]