Mauri Gross

Mauri Gross (born 1969 in Rapla) is an Estonian freelance painter who primarily works in the medium of oil painting. He studied at the Tartu Art School, graduating in 1987, and graduated from the Estonian Academy of Arts in stage design in 1997. From 1998 to 2007, he worked at the Estonian Academy of Arts as a lecturer in graphic design.

In his work, Gross combines classical painting techniques with abstract approaches of contemporary art. His works often focus on everyday motifs, nature, family relationships, and the connection between people and their surrounding environment. He has participated in solo and group exhibitions since 1991 and is a member of both the Estonian Artists’ Association and the Estonian Painters’ Association. In 2022, his work “Pööripäev” received the Audience Award at the Spring Exhibition of the Tallinn Art Hall. In addition to painting, Gross has also worked as a curator, graphic designer, and interior designer. He is currently an active freelance artist who participates in 3–5 solo and group exhibitions annually both in Estonia and abroad.