“Under the Sky” – Elina Sillanpää, Sanna Peurakoski
Photographs of Outdoor Textiles at Poriginal Gallery, January 6–23, 2007
This photography exhibition is part of a project coordinated by textile artist Elina Sillanpää, focusing on outdoor textiles. The project’s first outcome, an outdoor exhibition, was displayed in the Pori area from October 28 to November 12, 2006.
Nine textile artists from different parts of Finland participated in the project. The artists were free to define what outdoor textiles are and how they can be made noteworthy. Outdoor textiles have been the key term used to open the concept through artistic means. The art textiles were displayed in the areas of Ulasoori, Kirjurinluoto, and the city center. The works featured artists such as Aino Favèn, Touko Issakainen, Laura Järveläinen, Jaana Liukkonen, Annukka Mikkola, Satu Musakka, Jaana Pajuniemi, Elina Sillanpää, and Sanna Väänänen.
The works were photographed by photographer Sanna Peurakoski. The purpose of the photography is not just to document the works but also to engage with the relationship between the artwork and its environment through the medium of photographic art.
The aim of the exhibition is to bring together the outdoor textile projects in one space. Just like the outdoor artworks, the exhibition could be experienced by following the provided directions. However, they could also be seen unexpectedly while passing by. The environment, sensory experiences, and the atmosphere of the air all influence the perception of the artwork outdoors.
The outdoor textile works were situated in everyday landscapes. The photographs are displayed in a gallery space, which raises an interesting question about the factors that influence the experience of the work. In the gallery setting, the experience of the work is affected by the photographer’s perspective, cropping, size, location, and the viewer’s personal experience with the image. Thus, the relationship between the two works is examined, while keeping in mind that the foundation of the entire project lies in textile art.
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