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Lento: An Artistic Journey Across Three Continents

This year's exhibition, themed "Flight," invited creators to submit up to six works reflecting personal interpretations of the theme. Artists drew inspiration from travels across three continents, including Latin America, Australia, and Europe. The concept emphasizes rapid transitions, with hotel rooms often doubling as temporary studios. The exhibition ran from August 19 to October 10, 2021.

Exhibition

Immersive Digital Art: Inversion Exhibition Highlights

Inversion was a virtual exhibition featuring 360° panoramic art that combined digital collages with sound and moving imagery. Artists utilized the virtual space to explore existential themes, environmental issues, and the concept of time. The exhibition was accessible online from March 31 to June 30, 2021, offering an immersive artistic experience.

Exhibitions

ALLterations Exhibition: Climate Change Perspectives

Centrala Art Gallery and Creative Space, Birmingham, UK Due to […]

Ecofeminism

Climate Change Through Photography

The exhibition features photographs addressing climate change, highlighting collaborations in Arctic Lapland and South Africa. It includes discussions on sustainability and artistic installations, like plastic flowers. Workshops emphasize reconciliation with Sámi issues, illustrating that sustainability entails transformation, influenced by both natural and human factors during the Anthropocene.

Co-authoring

Meren taju: Community Art on the Archipelago Sea

In July, artists Taina Kontio and Satu Miettinen initiated "SENSE OF THE SEA" in the Archipelago Sea, expanding to the Perämere region in August. The project featured swimming and walking while sharing stories about maritime history and island life. They facilitated discussions that emphasized community engagement and social change through various artistic mediums.

Ecofeminism

Recycled Underwear Art

Melanie Sarantou’s collection of recycled and embroidered underwear is a stunning display of creativity and artistry. Through Satu Miettinen captivating photographs, she showcases her talent for transforming discarded materials into […]

Ecofeminism

Poetic Peripheries: An Artistic Reflection

The Poetic Peripheries exhibition at Vivienne Crisp Gallery showcases artists Taina Kontio, Satu Miettinen, Mari Mäkiranta, and Melanie Saranto, exploring themes of social responsibility, Arctic nature, and cultural identities. The series "Smokes and Meditation" examines self-image and societal pressures, focusing on complexities of womanhood and the tensions of identity in a health-conscious society.

Exhibition

The Impact of Summer Visits in Arctic Communities

Tiina’s Mother photographic series is about discovering the lives of […]

Arts-based research

Participatory Development: Art and Youth Engagement

The PARTY project focused on enhancing youth involvement in service development to combat unemployment in South Africa and Namibia from 2015 to 2019. It emphasized art-based methods for self-expression among the San youth, culminating in community workshops, poster creations addressing social issues, and performances that provided local solutions. Artistic and scientific outcomes emerged.

Exhibitions

My Dream World: Innovative Tools for Youth Inclusion

The My Dream World project engaged young people in Namibia and South Africa in creating services and visualizing their ideal environments through service design. It aimed to enhance inclusion and promote well-being by collaborating with various organizations and employing participatory tools. The project featured multiple exhibitions and published research papers.

Photography

Cultural Portraits: Women’s Lives in Namibia

The author has focused on photographing female portraits, capturing women in daily activities such as sewing and caring for children. Their work, displayed at the Global Mix exhibition in 2014, highlights the beauty and complexity of women’s lives in Namibia. This exploration of identity culminated in a series of self-portraits in 2016.

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