Exhibitions
Exhibition
Identity
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3.12.2022–31.1.2023
Lapinlahden Lähde
Lapinlahdenpolku 8, Helsinki
Mon–Fri 11 am – 4 pm
Sat–Sun 12 am – 4 pm
Identity is a structure through which we navigate in any given environment. We may belong to a multitude of groups, sets and landscapes at the same time. We believe in various philosophies that help us run our life. We have adopted a wide range of values over centuries, but at the same time we follow trends after trends that shape our thinking. What makes us different from others? What is it that keeps us attached to others? What is it that we may precisely call our own? Then, what are the things that we share? What is the limit of this sharing?
For an artist, identity is occasionally a way to articulate. An artwork can be understood through reflection against the backdrop of its era as well as other production of the artist. In the exhibition there are over 50 artists with their examples of identity. Through the manifestations from self-portraits and experimenting with nature to statements of ideology, it is possible to observe the multifaceted nature of identity and its sometimes subtle expression.
All identities are interconnected and exist in relation to others. Artwork can be seen as continuum of artist’s identity whereas any interpretation of art is influenced by the spectator’s identity. When looking at an artwork you perceive it through yourself – what do you see?
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Artists: Paavo Stenius, Eeva Lietonen, Matilda Palmu, Rose-Mari Torpo, Anni Hanén, Katja Härkki, Miisa Mäkeläinen, Tuukka Peltonen, Minna Hannele Lappalainen, Juliana Hyrri, Greta Salonen, Kirsti Tuokko, Julia Niiva, Lotta Esko, Helena Tuura, Virpi Vihervuori, Lotta Hänninen, Eeva-Maija Nuorala, Anna-Stiina Korhonen, Ritva Määttänen-Valkama, Emilia Anniina Pennanen, Laura Hetemäki, Marika Lahdenperä, Maija Helin-Åvall, Kukka-Maria Rosenlund, Elina Ahlstedt, Laura Nevanperä, Vappu Johansson, Heidi Hakkarainen, César Ropponen-Brunel, Raisa Raekallio & Misha del Val, Antti Raitala, Jussi Goman, Heidi Anniina Mattila, Marja Karisalmi, Minna Louhelainen, Eemil Karila, Sirkku Rosi, Liisa Kaunisvirta, Miia Autio, Pauliina Waris, Athanasia Aarniosuo, Erik Creutziger, Sini-Meri Hedberg, Jaakko Kahilaniemi, Emilia Tanner, Andreas Behn-Eschenburg, Einari Hyvönen, Tero Kuitunen, Saija Starr, Johanna Kestilä, Mari Kaakkola, Satu Rautiainen, Nikki Jääskeläinen, Kati Silo, Emelie Luostarinen, Liisa Kuusela, Taneli Rautiainen, Paula Talvikki, Leena Hyttinen, Jontte Sundberg, Noora Sandgren, Hermanni Saarinen, Elina Honkanen, Leena Kangaskoski, Laura Pakarinen, Sanna Saarreharju, Vesa-Pekka Rannikko, Man Yau, Päivi Rintaniemi, Kati Peltola, Simo Saarikoski