OPENING: GALLERY ASKI: PAULA SUOMINEN – THE MEMORY OF WATER

Opening 11.6.2024 klo 17–19

12.6.-20.6.2024
Mon-Sun 12-18
15.6. 11–18

Water is a source of myths and stories. In my artwork, I explore humanity’s timeless connections to nature, interspecies equality, and themes of vulnerability and healing. I wonder whether mythology can provide a new understanding of the interaction between humans and nature in relation to environmental crises and biodiversity loss. I explore the spectrum of human emotions ranging from longing to hope, yearning to solace, anxiety to tranquility, deception to trust, and fear to courage.

In the exhibition, you’ll find large charcoal drawings on display. Drawing is a sensory-rich experience, immersing the artist in immediate perception through observation, movement, touch, and sight. 

My work highlights charcoal as a material and its diverse applications in art. Charcoal is borrowed from nature’s own cycle—it’s taken from there and returns.

Paula Suominen works extensively in the field of visual arts. In addition to traditional painting and drawing, she has worked on public art projects and has made several art mosaics for public spaces. Suominen has created participatory artworks in mosaic making and led workshops in mosaic, croquis drawing and environmental art for children, young people and adults. 

Paula Suominen’s works are in many collections, including the Aine Art Museum, the Turku and Rovaniemi Art Museums, the art collections of the cities of Kaarina and Schio (Italy), the collections of the Central Hospital of Lapland and the Pentik Art Centre.

Suominen is an artist by training. She is a member of the Finnish Painters union, the Turku and Lapland Artists’ Associations and the Turku Printmakers Association

Paula Suominen: Elävät joissa, puroissa ja lähteissä, charcoal on paper, 150x300cm, 2024