Melanie Sarantou – Satu Miettinen

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.

Co-authoring

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.

Bioart

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.

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.

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.