Amidst the gentle whispers of Estonia’s ancient forests, where the sunlight filters through the canopy of towering trees and dances upon the forest floor, and along the sun-kissed shores of the stunning Cayman Islands, a visual artist embarks on a mesmerising journey that unfolds like a captivating story waiting to be vividly told. As the artists stroll through these enchanting landscapes, inspiration strikes in the most unexpected and delightful of places, revealing itself in the delicate interplay between light and shadow, the rustle of leaves in the breeze, and the rhythmic sound of waves lapping against the shoreline.
Ootlejad 19.07- 23.08.2025
“Waitiling” – An Ode to the Bus Stop
Eleanora Alis Tofte
Art Allmagi
Anete Lomp
19.07.2025-23.08.2025
Waiting, wondering, what if, what comes next—meeting fellow waiters and reconstructing memory.
The only remnants of the bus stop are its metal pillars, left standing after its unexpected demolition. These skeletal structures have become more than just supports for a roof—they are anchors for memory, linking the act of physical rebuilding with the emotional reconstruction of the past. What was once a functional space was transformed into a meaningful site of reflection.
A bus stop, by nature, is a place of pause—a momentary halt before moving forward. But when waiting merges with enjoyment, it creates a quiet symbiosis: Waitiling—a subtle, underlying pleasure in the act of waiting.
Yet, what happens when waiting becomes perpetual?
“One day I will build a house… when I win the lottery… when I…”
This site-specific installation is both a tribute and a meditation on the bus stop. Each artist involved carries a personal connection to this place of transit and stillness. Through this work, we explore how waiting can be both a shared experience and a deeply individual journey.
Transient is part of the series Are We Disposable, a narrative projecting the artist’s personal loss but also inviting the viewers in, creating a collective space for reflection and transformation.
Sharing something ancient and something deeply rooted within us- a sense of belonging, a survival instinct – and an emotional connection.
to seem to be rather than to be
