I am a video artist working across installation and single-channel modes of practice. My work explores contemporary cultural iconography and the idealized realities that exist within popular representation. I am particularly fascinated by the symbolism of popular clichés, and employ experimental script writing processes that pastiche isolated, fragmented conventions into compelling, revealing stories. I focus
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Maja Spasova at Sumu
Maja Spasova at Sumu Studio 12.4.–24.4.2011 Opening on Tuesday 12th of April at 17‒19 Welcome! During my residency at Sumu I produced the video project “PSSST” based on collaboration with people living in Turku. The project aims to reclaim the public space for the art, for the citizens, for stillness and contemplation. Forty citizens of
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Maja Spasova & Per Svensson: 2 in 1
The previour artists-in-residence of SUMU A.i.R., Maja Spasova and Per Svensson, are returning to Turku and Gallery Titanik with their joint exhibition 2 in 1 on November 17th December 11th. Maja Spasova Bulgarian born Maja Spasova has been working on varied areas of contemporary art, experimenting video, performance art and public space. Spasova’s recent
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Sabine Popp at SUMU
To interfere with everyday life, I employ the method of research, and (temporary) installation and performative, interactive elements as mode of expression. The ephemeral and timebased element is essential, and terms like context, site, dialogue and process are crucial in my work. The focus on context stems from the desire to create – or point
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Sigbjørn Bratlie: Theosis
Performance at Titanik Gallery, Thursday 18 August 18:00 – 20:00 and at Hansa Shopping Center, Saturday 20 August 13:00 – 14:30 Norwegian artist-in-residence Sigbjørn Bratlie will on two occasions be presenting a performance based around the fictitious software company Apocalypti Technologies, and their groundbreaking software product: Theosis. This computer programme is initially inspired by
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PROMETHEUS – A Mobile Audio/Visual Performance at Titanik Gallery
Dennis Tan (Sumu Artist-in-Residence) and Sebastian Ziegler (AKU/ visual acupuncture) will take you on a journey through the myth ‘PROMETHEUS’ on a mobile audio/visual system. The interpretation of the myth ‘PROMETHEUS’ will be broken down in 5 parts at 5 different locations around the River Aura. The mobile audio/visual system are battery-powered bicycles equipped with
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Dennis Tan at Sumu
Splits of Light Presentation on 11th of August 17 – 18 Opening on 11th of August 18 – 20 Welcome! Being a sound artist, I move between the fields of experimental music to sound art. For me, sound is both material and form. It is ready to be deformed and to be reform. I am
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Sigbjørn Bratlie at Sumu
I work with painting, photography, installation, performance and video. My art practice has a conceptual and analytical undertone, and humour is an important part of it. The concept of language is also central to my work. I am influenced by popular culture, and I try to reflect upon contemporary visual culture in terms of confusion
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PSSST by Maja Spasova, interactive site-specific project for the urban space of Turku, Finland
PSSST takes place on the big digital screen in the city center – Wiklund Screen on Market Place. PSSST takes over the screens in ten buses, bus line 28, Oy Andersson Ab. PSSST is a true interactive project thanks to the enthusiasm and participation of the public. The project was created in collaboration with people
