Three new public works of art will delight daycare and school children in Helsinki
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- 04 May 2023
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Hanna Råst has created artwork for the new Haga primary school, Nayab Ikram has made work for Puotila primary school’s new building, and Jussi Juurinen has created a set of artworks for Verkkosaari daycare.
Different layers of history and time come together in Hanna Råst's collage work, Chronology, which has been integrated into the awning of Pohjois-Haaga primary school.
The work weaves together childhood memories with different eras of history and untold events. Råst has gathered photographs and drawings from archives and created a collage that extends to different periods of history. The artist hopes that the work will kindle students' curiosity and interest in history, time, and geology.
The collage has been installed under the school building’s awning and can only be seen when stood under it. The idea of positioning the work out of direct sight is connected to the notion of discovery and the uncovering of new knowledge that shapes our historical narratives. This work expands on themes Råst has addressed in her broader artistic practice.
A series of photographs titled Symbiosis by photographer and artist Nayab Ikram were commissioned for Puotila primary school’s new building. Seven photographs feature hands merging with materials to form a symbiotic relationship in the spirit of play and coexistence. According to the artist, the hands refer to connection and longing for it, caring and nurturing. The work invites viewers to consider coexistence, the concept of play, the agencies created within play, and the roles and rules involved in play. Part of the work is currently on view in HAM's Shared Space exhibition. Originally from Åland, Nayab Ikram approaches the concepts of cultural identity and the formation of identities through photography, video, and installation. Read More…
