Fairyland

The Fairyland exhibition showcases five young visual artists from Turku: Annika Dahlsten (b. 1975, Vaasa), Jussi Lepistö (b. 1973, Pori), Heta Saarelainen (b. 1974, Rymättylä), Mailis Saralehto (b. 1976, Pori), and Sirpa Särkijärvi (b. 1974, Muonio). The group shares a studio space in an old factory building in Manilla, Turku, and actively participates in the art scene, both as independent artists and through collaborative projects. Their joint projects include the Picnic exhibition in Naantali in 2001 and Mayday, a video performance event at Turku’s Kulkulupa in 2001.

Fairyland is a journey into a state of mind. The exhibition explores the Finnish dream of a distant place. Hidden behind the title are human dreams, hopes, and expectations, but also reflections on what happens when dreams collide with everyday reality. The exhibition is characterized by diversity and innovation. Different styles and techniques—from painting and printmaking to video art—reflect each artist’s unique way of telling, seeing, and creating.

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