VITA – Jaan Teng BA, Med., CET., AFCA
- Born in Tallinn, Estonia.
- Educated in England and Canada
- Graduated from University of Toronto (Studied Art History, Perceptual Psychology and Technology)
- Master’s Degree from OISE (Computer Applications – Multimedia)
- Media Director of George Brown College
- Attended courses at Ontario College of Art and Artist’s Workshop
- Audio-Video Graphics Program coordinator at Fleming College in Peterborough
- Taught computer and video graphics at Fleming College, Tallinn University, and at Estonian Art Academy (Tallinn)
- Taught the course “21st. Century Concepts in Information and Meaning” at Tallinn University
- Residences and Workshop/Studios in Tallinn and in Peterborough
- Member of Kawartha Artists Group in Peterborough, FCA, ECOAA, and EKKT (Estonian Artists Group) in Toronto.
Artist’s Statement
I like to create saturated colours with strong value and hue contrasts. It is my belief that all art is representational — it re-presents what is going on inside the artist’s head. Since we each live within our own conscious construction of the world, the act of communicating becomes a truly interesting challenge. It only appears easy and effortless. The essence of qualia cannot be described, hence perceptual communication relies mainly on our ability to discriminate contrasts.