Solo exhibition in Galleri Verkligheten, Umeå (SE) 2022
“Let the light slip through”. (2022) Anti slip mat, satin, metal rail. 1x3m each. Ph. Mattias Olofsson
On the left: “Pin it down until the juice runs out (clouds)”
On the right: “Let the light slip through”. Ph. Maria Olsson
“Let the light slip through”. (2022) Detail. Ph. Maria Olsson
“Pin it down until the juice runs out (clouds)” (2022) Pierced paper, dimensions variable. Ph. Maria Olsson
“Pin it down until the juice runs out (clouds)” (2022) Pierced paper, dimensions variable. Ph. Maria Olsson
“Pin it down until the juice runs out (clouds)” (2022) Pierced cartboard. Ph. Maria Olsson
“Aladdin’s lexicon.” (2021-2022) Performance (1h) and installation. Rug, rocks, paper, voice. Rug designed and woven by Kaisa Piiparinen. Ph. Mattias Olofsson
Detail. Ph. Mattias Olofsson
Detail. Ph. Mattias Olofsson
“Aspirations”. (2022) Inkjet print on Canson Edition Etching paper + cotton fringes. 21x 36cm. Photograph used taken by Michael McCrea.
“Aladdin’s lexicon.” (2021-2022) Performance (1h)
R as in ______ (fill the blank) starts from a personal experience of having misunderstood the word “rock” for the word “rug” and the absurd, however intriguing, conversation that the misunderstanding set in motion. Similarly, the works in the exhibition use verbal and visual ambiguity to challenge the desire to name that which escapes categorization, and the need to make certain what is uncertain.
Here, text and movement are woven together in various materials to underline the tensions between slipperiness and precision, ineffability and clarity, intrinsic dichotomies of relationships and communication.
The exhibition is supported by supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland, Finnish Cultural Foundation and HIAP - Helsinki International Artist Programme.
The biggest thank you to Essi Kausalainen, Michael McCrea, Maarit Mustonen, Maria Olsson, Kaisa Piiparinen, Moa Ryman and Aoi Yoshizawa.