Tania Bakum is a multidisciplinary Ukrainian artist originally from Pereiaslav. In her practice, she combines photography, performance, and textiles. She experiments with materials, bringing together traditional and innovative techniques. Her work often incorporates processes of destruction and material transformation.
In her artistic practice, Tania explores themes of intergenerational trauma, feminism, social taboos, and addresses the war in Ukraine. She has participated in exhibitions and residencies in Ukraine and abroad and is a recipient of the Cultural Scholarship of the City of Gdańsk.
Tania was an artist in residency in TYPA from Jan-Feb 2026.
During her residency, she and Nelly Toussaint opened “Embrace and Dance”, a duo exhibition in Rõdugalerii. “Embrace and Dance” was the mantra of their residency. In the creative process, not everything went according to plan, and not everything happened perfectly or as one would like. That is why it is important to be able to maintain balance and to embrace one’s mistakes. This is what they did. They worked to the fullest, while accepting the imperfection of the ideas as they were realized. And after that, they danced, accepting their work as “good enough.
“Embrace and Dance” was about the ability to keep a balance between expectations and results, and about working with imperfection in reality. It was open to visitors from 13.02.2026-1.03.2026
Additionally, Tania hosted a workshop on the 14th of February where the introduced participants to the technique of cyanotype on glass.
She speaks about her residency:
“I was in Estonia for the first time, and I’m deeply grateful to LOORE and TYPA for this opportunity. I spent two wonderful months working in the studio. But first of all, I’d like to say a few words about the city itself. I was very lucky to live right in the city center, and I have to mention that the half-hour walk to the workshop felt like a real adventure every single day. I was there during a very snowy period, and the beauty of the parks, the architecture, and the birdsong touched my soul each time. I had 24/7 access to the workshop, which made my work much easier—I could structure my schedule independently. I would also like to sincerely thank the entire TYPA team: they supported me with every question I had, were incredibly friendly, and we even spent several evenings together outside the workshop. I truly appreciated the freedom I had while working on my project. I never felt any pressure, and I believe this was a key factor in the successful realization of my idea.
Now, a month later, reflecting on my experience at TYPA, I can say it was a unique and almost magical journey. I was captivated by the beauty of the city, warmly welcomed by the TYPA team, and able to create a work that I presented at the final exhibition of the residency. Once again, I am deeply grateful to the whole team for this incredible experience.”
Tania Bàkum is LOORE Artist-in-Residence at TYPA centre funded by Nordic Culture Point (Additional funding to support Ukrainian Artists, residency funding module of the Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Culture).