MArs longa, Markku brevis -markkuspektiivi
The Finnish Markku Association produces a group exhibition featuring seven artists at the esteemed Poriginal Gallery in Pori. What makes the exhibition interesting is the common first name of the artists: Markku. To our knowledge, there has never been an art exhibition in Finland where the artists share the same first name. For this reason, the exhibition MArs longa, Markku brevis has also been called the “markkusperspective.” The artists included in this exhibition are visual artists Arantila, Järvelin, Kosonen, Laakso, and Mäkelä, as well as designer-artists Piri and Salo.
The MArs longa, Markku brevis exhibition is part of the 15th anniversary celebrations of the Finnish Markku Association. According to exhibition curator Markku Järvelin, the shared “markkusperspective” of many artists beautifully parallels the multifaceted sense of community found in Finland’s largest first-name association.
– “The exhibition is a harmonious blend of unique identities, perhaps unexpectedly, coming together like a choir. And in that, it may even offer one kind of explanation for the vitality of the Markku Association,” Järvelin reflects.
Markku Arantila (born 1960) – Markku’s impressive 54-meter competition-winning work Kulkijat adorns the wall of the corridor between the Finnish Parliament House and its annex. He has also worked as a teacher in his field.
Markku Järvelin (born 1981) – Specializing in photorealistic portrait painting, Markku has held many solo exhibitions and participated in group shows, including in Helsinki.
Markku Kosonen (born 1940) – Markku’s recognizable naïve works have for years defined the visual identity of the Turku Music Festival and the Turku Medical Days. Before becoming an artist, he was a qualified ship’s cook.
Markku Laakso (born 1970) – Elvis is not dead, he lives in Lapland! When a Lapland girl meets Elvis at the foot of a mountain, you know you are admiring the unique encounters of Markku Laakso’s fundamental couples.
Markku Mäkelä (born 1954) – An active artist who creates both figurative and abstract art with equal mastery. Since this is about the Markku Association, it’s worth mentioning that Markku lives in Noormarkku!
Markku Piri (born 1955) – A versatile artist and designer, Markku has chosen to exhibit his photographic artwork, created in collaboration with Himmelblau, in this exhibition.
Markku Salo (born 1955) – A designer specializing in glass, Markku uses the material in an imaginative way. His career began at Nuutajärvi Glass and has continued as an independent designer.
This text was created with AI assistance.