Jyrki Parantainen
dal 9/6/2005 al 22/7/2005
Segnalato da
9/6/2005
Jyrki Parantainen
Galerie sphn, Berlin
Orientation. The show introduces two groups of works. The artist attempts to find an answer as to how someone in today's post-religious consumer society may find everlasting gratification. Divergent symbols and pictures collide with one another and thus open a new sensuous space.
Orientation
The viewer is lead along a radical path through new works by Jyrki Parantainen. The
Finnish artist (1962) delves into the depths of the soul and excites it. Violence is
the central theme; how we are confronted by it physically and psychologically.
Parantainen utilizes the production, combination, and revision of the individual
photo as his stylistic means. He thus creates subjective works that intrude deep
into the psyche of society.
Parantainen's first solo show at sphn introduces two groups of works. The series
entitled "Mystery of Satisfaction" reveals haunting and colour-rich diptychs. The
artist attempts to find an answer as to how someone in today's post-religious
consumer society may find everlasting gratification. Divergent symbols and pictures
collide with one another and thus open a new sensuous space.
In his newest series "Orientation", Parantainen analyses human vulnerability.
Pre-existing photographic works are altered. Pins mark the weak points of the body
and soul. Taut red strings relegate an unknown, dominating power. These implicit
visualizations of taboos and studies about the horrid and the beautiful creep under
one's skin.
Reception with the Artist: Friday, June 10, 7pm
Galerie sphn
Koppenplatz 6 - Berlin
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 12-6pm