Sigrid Viir (EE, b. 1979) is an artist based in Tallinn. She studied photography at the Estonian Academy of Arts and furthered her studies in cultural theory and media art. Her artistic practice – both individually and as part of the collective Visible Solutions – sits at the intersection of photography, installation, and performance, focusing on the interplay between art and economy.
The images in Viir’s series Time Use of Useless Time can be seen as an abstraction of a 19th century labour movement slogan: “eight hours for what we will.” Developed as part of the Fake Vacationer’s Travel Diary exhibition, Viir’s project examines the blurred boundaries between work and leisure in modern society, urging a reconsideration of how our working day is divided – and how much time we truly retain for ourselves.
Artist is presented by Temnikova & Kasela Gallery
