video – Satu Miettinen

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.

Arts-based research

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.

Arts-based research

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.

Artistic research

Placemaking Through Performance in Bioart

Heidi Pietarinen and collaborators present an exhibition titled "Growth, Death and Decay," which explores bioart themes related to organic material and data processing through elements of rhythm, movement, and sound. Additionally, the research emphasizes "Placemaking through Performance," highlighting cultural geography's role in shaping perceptions of geographic spaces.

Exhibitions

ALLterations Exhibition: Climate Change Perspectives

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

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.

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.