Astrid Tiits – Estonian Ceramicist and Art Deco Pioneer Astrid Andreas Parmask, known affectionately as Astrid Tiits (1907-2005), was an Estonian ceramic artist and designer who left an indelible mark on Estonia’s cultural landscape. Born in Tallinn on June 16, 1907, Tiits embarked on her artistic journey without formal training—she was a true autodidact—a testament to her unwavering passion for creativity and her innate ability to transform ideas into tangible beauty. Her formative years were shaped by the turbulent backdrop of Estonia’s independence struggles following World War I, fosteri…