“Circle of Life and Death” is a permanent exhibition at the Energy Discovery Centre, created in collaboration with KereKere – IT’S ALL IN THE HEAD! , hobby artists Mari Peetris and Evelin Dureiko, and the renowned Estonian science popularizer Aare Baumer. The curator of the exhibition is Liisa-Riin Laidre.
Much like the processes in nature, the life cycle of technical devices mirrors the pattern of life and death. In nature, living organisms grow and develop using solar energy, but eventually, they age, wither, and decompose. The same principle applies to machines—they are created, serve their purpose, and eventually wear out.
The exhibition encourages visitors to contemplate the notion that everything, whether living beings or devices, has a limited lifespan. It also underscores the difficulties of achieving full recycling, as materials, much like living organisms, deteriorate over time.
The creators of the exhibition have crafted a universal perspective on the parallels between living nature and the aging process of technical equipment. Each exhibit provides an interactive space for discovery, inviting visitors to explore and engage with the displays. LED lamps, lasers, fiber optics, and UV light demonstrate how various technological solutions function and transform the world around us. Additionally, visitors can interact with a bicycle brake mechanism to engage with a “copra jaw.” A standout exhibit features an electric generator that has spent decades submerged in seawater, completing its life cycle and now symbolizing the “death” of a machine. This display allows visitors to closely observe how a grinding wheel has impacted the machine over time.
The new permanent exhibition at the Energy Discovery Centre provides a unique opportunity to witness the integration of science, technology, and nature, offering visitors memorable and inspiring experiences.
The permanent exhibitions at the Energy Discovery Centre are supported by Tallinna Linn, TalTech, Utilitas, and Enefit.
KereKere – KÕIK ALGAB PEAST! is led by hobby artists Mari Peetris and Evelin Dureiko, who transform animal skulls into unique works of art, giving them a new life. Their process is entirely handmade from start to finish, involving cleaning with various techniques, reshaping, decorating, and engraving.
This ancient practice of honoring the skull, once a symbol of respect for both wild and domestic animals that provided food, clothing, and sustenance, has largely been forgotten in modern times. KereKere revives this tradition, showcasing it through their creative vision.
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