Whispers: Finding Silence in a Noisy World
The author reflects on their lifelong relationship with silence, exploring its significance through reading, writing, and artistic practices. Memories of childhood in Finland and family connections to nature inform their work. They find silence as a form of engaged concentration, revealing its complexities and diverse experiences within the mind and environment.
Bioart Exhibition: Nature Reimagined at Finland’s Embassy
The exhibition "Reimagining Nature: Bioart from the North," opening December 4, 2025, at the Embassy of Finland in Windhoek, features artist-researchers from the University of Lapland. It explores the intersection of bioart, design, and science, focusing on Arctic nature and organic materials, while highlighting themes of collaboration between disciplines and species.
Embrace Nature: A Mixed-Media Exhibition
The exhibition explores the connection between humans and nature, envisioning a world where people are hybrids with plants, influenced by Finnish folklore. It features five mixed-media photographic prints and two augmented reality installations, offering an interactive experience with the artist's narratives. The event runs from September 22 to October 10, 2025.
Exploring Human-Trees Connections in Arctic Landscapes
The images depict individuals symbolizing a birch grove, highlighting the interconnectedness of humans with nature. New materialist philosophy suggests our existence relies on this relationship. The piece encourages reflection on how to restore our bond with trees and learn from them, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the more-than-human world.
Experiencing Forest Bathing in Pyhä-Luosto
Blueberries stain hands and clothes, creating a vivid atmosphere in a mossy terrain that encourages relaxation. The forest, rich in life, highlights the interconnectedness of species, fostering multi-species meditation and placemaking. An upcoming exhibition at Gallery Kopio will explore these themes and their relation to a post-growth economy.
Creative Work: Transforming Hotel Rooms into Art Studios
In spring 2024, the author traveled to Ireland, Copenhagen, and London for work, exploring creative industries and participating in a doctoral defense. The accompanying images reflect how hotel rooms serve as creative spaces, capturing outdoor scenes and self-portraits. The project features augmented reality elements, exhibited at Valo Gallery later in 2024.
Behind the Scenes of Tuuliluleima Documentary
"The Making of Tuuliluleima" is a short documentary that highlights the collaborative creation of a design fiction film aimed at aiding entrepreneurs in strategic foresight. It showcases storytelling, worldbuilding, and design methodologies to explore potential futures. The film won an Award of Recognition at the IndieFEST Film Awards 2024, emphasizing innovative business strategies.
Innovative Placemaking in North Meets South Exhibition
The North Meets South photo exhibition explores placemaking through a union of northern and southern landscapes. Featuring images and augmented reality, it emphasizes artistic expression and emotional depth. Funded by Business Finland, the project integrates digital solutions in service design. The exhibition runs from January to August 2024 in Finland and Japan.
The Legacy of Family Traces in Art
The exhibition "The Trace of a Man" features 16 artists from the Faculty of Arts, exploring the concept of human traces in art. Curated by Aira Huovinen, each artist presents up to six works, reflecting personal and historical connections. Themes of inheritance and memory are highlighted, particularly through photography portraying parental imprints.
Co-Authoring Identities in Bio Art: A Symposium Recap
Satu Miettinen, Amna Qureshi, Heidi Pietarinen, and Melanie Sarantou showcased "Co-authoring Identities and Bio Art" at the AMASS Symposium III in Prague on November 24, 2022. The exhibition emphasizes the complex connections between individuals, nature, and creativity, exploring shared identities and experiences through innovative, environmentally friendly textile installations.
Discover the Entanglements South-North Exhibition
An exhibition titled "Entanglements South-North," featuring artists Michelle van Wyk, Maria Caley, Amna Qureshi, and others, is hosted at the Goethe-Institut in Windhoek, Namibia, from November 29 to December 6, 2022. It highlights artistic collaboration between the University of Namibia and the University of Lapland, promoting diverse perspectives and themes.
Explore 150 Years of Ecofeminist Art at Galleria Lovisa
The 150 Years of Ecofeminist Art exhibition will be on display on the walls of the gallery located next to Coffee shop Lovisa throughout September.
The Significance of Masks: A Summer Exhibition Summary
Masks 1-4 is a photo series displayed at the Seattle Art Museum, exploring the cultural significance of masks. The exhibition highlighted issues of ownership and colonialism, fostering discussion on their historical context. Through meticulous photography, it aimed to deepen understanding of these artifacts and their implications in society.
Voimapuu: A Bridge Between Cultures and Traditions
Voimapuu draws inspiration from the Tlingit people's heritage and Finnish folklore. The piece symbolizes the connection between ancestors and present generations, highlighting the significance of traditions. Commissioned by the Burke Museum, Tlingit totems crafted by Nathan and the Jacksons narrate the tale of Teikweidi, connecting themes of power trees and cultural roots.
Taina Kontio and Satu Miettinen: Arctic Art Perspectives
Both experiments test the role of a woman and its depiction as part of the historical continuum, and look for new ways and meanings for depicting a woman's role and body.
