ABOUT ANU SIRKAS
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fashion and textile designer, sustainability enthusiast, curious spirit
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I call myself a creative inventor who is deeply interested in the textile and fashion world. Curiosity is my main inspiration source. Curiosity makes me travel, live in foreign countries and learn from people worldwide. This translates to my creation - every project helps me to grow and grasp for new ways of making. Mixing digital technologies and handicraft techniques express the importance of hand work in this modern era. Curiosity and optimism go hand in hand which show in colours and playfulness in my work.
After finishing my BA degree in Technical Design and Technology of Apparel, I got the technical know-how on constructing and producing garments. Feeling the urge to go deeper into the material making and the conceptual side of design, I continued my MA degree in Textile Design.
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During the university studies, I gained international study experiences in Borås, Sweden and Bangkok, Thailand. Additionally, I interned in an Italian fashion studio Francesca Castellano in Berlin, Germany and a knitting studio Knitwear Lab in Almere, the Netherlands. Learning from professionals from all around the world influenced me to highlight the value in making things by hand with a touch of innovation and sustainability. All the experiences led me to start my own knitwear brand Anu Sirkas where original artworks translate to wearable knits.
If you like what you see and read, check out my Linkedin CV or creative CV down below.
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and thank you for stepping by!
CREATIVE CURRICULUM VITAE​
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Anu Sirkas
Born on August 9, 1993
Residence: Tallinn, Estonia
Email: anusirkas@gmail.com
Portfolio: anusirkas.wixsite.com/portfolio
Website: anusirkas.ee
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Education
2019: MA in Textile Design, Estonian Academy of Arts, Estonia
2016: BA in Garment Technical Design and Technology, Tallinn University of Applied Sciences, Estonia
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Exchange Studies
2018: Fashion Design, Silpakorn University, Thailand
2016: Textile Engineering and Management, University of Borås, Sweden
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Internships
2020: Knitwear Lab, Fashion Design Internship, the Netherlands
2018: Francesca Castellano, Fashion Design Internship, Germany
2016: Nurme Production, BA Final Project Internship, Estonia
2014: Baltika Group, Garment Technology Internship, Estonia
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Professional Experience
2022–: Knitwear Designer and Founder, Anu Sirkas
2024–: Quality Specialist, Baltika Group (Ivo Nikkolo), Estonia
2023: Fashion Design Mentor, Integration Foundation + Estonian Fashion Festival
2018: Fashion Design Assistant and Technologist, Denim Dream, Estonia
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Fashion Collections
2024: Collection CHAOS, presented at ANTONIUS fashion show
2023: Collection WILD ART, presented at ANTONIUS and Impact Day Sustainability Festival
2022: Collection HONEYLAND, shown at OMAMOOD and ANTONIUS fashion shows
2020: Collection MOVE, presented at ERKI fashion show
2019: Collection FUTUKNITS, presented at OMAMOOD fashion show
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Exhibitions
2018 Haapsalu City Gallery, Group Exhibition by the Estonian Academy of Arts’ Textile Design Department
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Recognition:
2022: Young Textile Artist of Estonia, Nominee, Estonian Textile Union
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Press Articles and Mentions:
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Käsitöö, Print Magazine, October-November 2024: “Pattern Wizard on the Knitting Machine,” an interview about my experience in fashion
Estonian Artists' Association, May 2, 2023: ''Estonian Textile Artists Association recognizes annual award winners and opens an exhibition of nominees' works.''
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Eesti Päevaleht LP, August 14, 2022: Knitwear designer Anu Sirkas: "Everyone should try sewing or knitting at least once in their life."
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