Spatial Places - the Poetics of Place
8 May - 25 September 2011 Copper Smithy, Fiskars
About the theme of the exhibition:
Spatial Places refers to the notion that all places have their history, and none are neutral. Whether a space is only space or can be approached in different ways depends on the context in which we experience it or the purpose/theme on which its design and special features are based. At present, the concept of space has become prismatic, suggesting a wide range of perspectives depending on our individual psychological-physical experiences and the social, cultural, ritual and other purposes of the space concerned. Space is one of the main concepts of visual art and its understanding and use are informed by the broader cultural framework and the traditions of art itself.
The invited artists operate in one way or another, consciously and instinctively, within the world and notions of place and space. The variety of concepts creates an ambivalent background to the works on show. The aim is to present visual locations that viewers nonetheless convert into moving spaces through their own presence and by creating their own associations and dialogue with the works.
Invited artists
Lauri Astala, Petri Eskelinen, Jiri Geller, Ilkka Halso, Hilda Kozari, Markus Kåhre, Jukka Mäkelä, Leena Nio, NioRautiainenToikka, Jussi Niva, OLO, Mari Rantanen, Nina Roos, Hannu Siren, Santeri Tuori and Thomas Westphal.
The exhibition is supported by
Fiskars Corporation, Ministry of Education and Culture, Svenska Kulturfonden, The National Council for Visual Art, Amperin linja-autoliikenne Oy, Diametri Oy, Fiskars Byggnadsbyrå Ab, Fiskarsin Laatupuu, FT-Transport Oy Ab, Hotel Restaurant Fiskars Wärdshus, Olof Ekman Oy Ab, OPKK, Pro Av Saarikko Oy / Pro Av Art Oy, City of Raseborg, Restaurant Kuparipaja and Suomen Betoniyhdistys
Exhibition committee
Artistic Director, Professor Maaretta Jaukkuri as curator, industrial designer Barbro Kulvik as chairperson of the committee, architect Hannele Grönlund and exhibition coordinator Pirkko Tuukkanen as the secretary of the exhibition. Industrial designer Perttu Rista is responsible for the technical execution of the exhibition, and Hannele Grönlund together with Tommi Jokivaara for graphic design.
Further information
Exhibition office / Onoma Shop, tel. 019 2777 500, onoma (at) onoma.org, www.onoma.org
For the press
Press images
JUSSI NIVA
Misplaced (in Stairs), 2011
oil on board, 235 x 330 cm
photo: Rauno Träskelin
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HANNU SIREN
7
The title of the work is 7... it contains seven similar parts... the chosen locations of the work can be seen as perspectives on the old ironworks, the river, history, architecture... the work is placed... a few near the wall of the cutlery works facing the old ironworks... one between the corner of the cowshed and the river... one at the corner of kardusen... two on either side of the copper smithy and one in front of fiskars forum...
photo: Rauno Träskelin
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JUKKA MÄKELÄ
Paintings from the series Spring, 2011
acrylic and paper on canvas, 100 x 86 cm
photo: Rauno Träskelin
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NioRautiainenToikka / LEENA NIO, TANELI RAUTIAINEN, JENNI TOIKKA
Line, 2011
nylon line
photo: Rauno Träskelin
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NioRautiainenToikka / LEENA NIO, TANELI RAUTIAINEN, JENNI TOIKKA
Line, 2011
nylon line
photo: Rauno Träskelin
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HILDA KOZÁRI
White sheets III, 2011
cotton, sailclothe, felt, fragrance, wood, 250 x 320 x 320 cm
photo: Rauno Träskelin
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PETRI ESKELINEN
Dry Area Plant, 2011
wood, metal, sand, shovels, 240 x 50 x 50 cm
photo: Rauno Träskelin
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PETRI ESKELINEN
Fallout, 2006
birch plywood, acrylic, sand, water, hose, pumps, iron ball, motor, wire, wirelocks, bolts, steel axel and ballbearings, 400 x 320 x 240 cm
photo: Rauno Träskelin
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PETRI ESKELINEN
Fallout, 2006
detail
birch plywood, acrylic, sand, water, hose, pumps, iron ball, motor, wire, wirelocks, bolts, steel axel and ballbearings, 400 x 320 x 240 cm
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PETRI ESKELINEN
Seascape, 2006/2011
seawater, acrylic, birch plywood, steel, 80 x 80 x 15 cm, edition 2
photo: Rauno Träskelin
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MARI RANTANEN
Secret Kisses I & Traces of Desire & Distant Dreamer, 2011
acrylic and pigment on canvas, 120 x 225 cm & 120 x 225 cm & 183 x 61 cm
photo: Rauno Träskelin
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MARI RANTANEN
Distant Dreamer, 2011
acrylic and pigment on canvas, 183 x 61 cm
photo: Tedd Soost
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MARI RANTANEN
Secret Kisses I, 2011
acrylic and pigment on canvas, 120 x 225 cm
photo: Tedd Soost
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MARI RANTANEN
Traces of Desire, 2011
acrylic and pigment on canvas, 120 x 225
photo: Tedd Soost
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MARKUS KÅHRE
Technical support by Ramyah Gowrishankar & Jonathan Cremieux
Untitled, 2011
mixed media, 5 pcs, height 160-220 cm
photo: Rauno Träskelin
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LAURI ASTALA
Small Spectacle about Lightness, 2005
video installation, 4:48 loop, edition 5
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NINA ROOS
Shades III (Arrested Moment), 2010
oil on acrylic board, 175 x 185 cm
photo: Jussi Tiainen
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NINA ROOS
Shades VII (Without Protection), 2010
oil on acrylic board, 155 x 142 cm
photo: Jussi Tiainen
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THOMAS WESTPHAL
High Plateau, 2011
HD video 00.01.50 min (looped), format 16:9, vertical projected, edition 3
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