Minna Jatkola 22.1.-8.2. 2004
Tunnel of love
Examining the elements
of and manner in which a three-dimensional illusion of space is created
on a two-dimensional surface has been one of the essential starting points
for my works in this exhibition.
In the art of
painting, space is often perceived as a continuum of colour variation, perspective
and brilliance. However, just the slightest suggestion is enough for us
to perceive the existence of space in a two-dimensional image. In my paintings,
I prefer to describe different modes of experiencing and being in a certain
space rather than replicate existing locales. I also address the concept
of space in my paintings through social surroundings. Home, for example,
becomes personal space when juxtaposed with public space and the reality
around us. My paintings usually depict people portrayed relative to their
surroundings, which in turn may be a mere impression of the actual environment.
My works combine areas of painting and drawing, a blend of techniques I
find fascinating because of the characteristics peculiar to the two. The
two-dimensional nature of a painting can be emphasised by playing around
with techniques, which nonetheless also allow questions of content to be
introduced: is the painted image more real than a drawing, do painted areas
rate higher than areas with drawing only?
A combination of different techniques in the same painting is an interesting
experiment, especially when the painting consists of several discrete spaces
and occurrences that come together as a whole. It’s not so much about
temporally simultaneous matters as it is about issues that are linked by
a contentual theme. My perception of reality is made up of fragmented observations
and my experiences of the world are created through issues that I find important.
These are the issues I also wish to express in the form of paintings.
Minna Jatkola
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Lovely
life, 2004 |
Three sisters
in the world of eroticism, 2003
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Bus
stop to paradise, 2004 |
Strawhouse,
2003
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Knowledge of
rhetoric, 2003
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Birthday party,
2003
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Picture of work,
2004
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