Eero Alev

Eero Alev (b. 1983) is a painter whose works are primarily based on realistic subject matter, but are presented in the artist’s characteristic style, paying special attention to mood, which is often melancholic, longing, and nostalgic. Alev graduated from the Estonian Academy of Arts with a Bachelor’s degree in Painting (2020) and a Master’s degree in Contemporary Art (2022). He currently works as a lecturer in drawing and painting at the Estonian Academy of Arts, while also actively pursuing work as a freelance artist. His most recent solo exhibition, Longing, opened at the Tartu Art House in November 2025.