Indrek Hirv facts for kids
Indrek Hirv (born on December 15, 1956, in Kohila) is a talented Estonian person. He is known as a poet, a translator, and an artist. This means he writes poems, changes texts from one language to another, and creates art.
Early Life and Education
Indrek Hirv grew up in Estonia. He went to the State Art Institute of the Estonian SSR. In 1981, he finished his studies there. He focused on ceramics, which is the art of making things from clay, like pottery.
His Artistic Journey
Indrek Hirv has been very active in the art world. In 1988, he helped start the Konrad Mägi Studio. This studio is part of the Tartu Art Association. He was also the first person to lead this studio.
He joined the Estonian Artists' Union in 1985. This is a group for artists in Estonia. Later, in 1991, he also became a member of the Estonian Writers' Union. This union is for writers in Estonia. Being a member of these groups shows his important role in both art and writing.
What He Has Written
Indrek Hirv is well-known for his poetry. He has published several collections of his poems.
- 1980: His first poetry collection was called "Uneraev." In English, this means 'Sleep-rage.'
- 2012: He released another poetry collection titled "Tiivavalu."
- 2016: A more recent collection of his poems is named "Toomemägi on Emajõgi."