Squeezing – workshop with Pavel Rotts
Location: TYPA centre, Kastani 48f, Tartu
Time: 29.08.2026, 16.00 – 18.00
Instructor: Pavel Rotts
With registration, free of charge!
On August 29th at 16.00 we invite you to come and learn a new creative method of interacting with the city and its surfaces!
During the workshop, each participant will first make their own paper and then go explore the area surrounding TYPA to try the technique of squeezes through a truly hands-on experience.
Squeezing is an archeological method of gathering data from the environment – its main principle is using a hand-made paper sheet to carefully copy textures from buildings, pavements, statues or any other objects of historical importance. It’s a practice that enhances mindfulness and helps to build an authentic relationship with the surrounding. The workshop will be conducted by Pavel Rotts, TYPAs artist in residence, as part of his artistic research connected to the residency.
The workshop is suitable for participants over the age of 12 and will be conducted in English!
The workshop is free of charge, but places are limited. You can register yourself to the workshop via Fienta!
About the artist
Pavel Rotts (born 1982) is a Helsinki based artist, part of the SASHAPASHA artistic duo. He is working with a variety of techniques and forms of contemporary practice, including conceptual art, performance, sound-art, experimental music, installation, sculpture, video etc. In his work, Rotts explores the legacy of the Soviet past and socialism in contemporary culture, focusing on themes of collective and personal memories, and historical trauma.
This workshop is a part of the PRESSFEST programme. Check out the detailed PRESSFEST programme here!