Markus Rissanen 10.1. - 1.2. 2009

Curriculum Vitae (.pdf)

Check out the landscapes! Landscapes, trees, or trees of sorts, leaves, branches, lumps, bumps, trunks, links and constructions. Space full of things, things full of space, empty space full of space, free of things.

In my work, 2 and 3D blend into a world all of their own, subject to its own internal logic. My works do not offer a realistic representation of the physical environment, nor do they feature landscapes in the ordinary sense. In addition to the familiar natural elements, my landscapes depict my own interpretation of nature imagery. They also feature echoes comic strips, graphic design and pop art. These are employed to achieve a clarity of expression using strong colours and pared-down shapes.

Markus Rissanen

 

Activated empty space, 2008 acrylic on canvas 200 x 240 cm	Activated empty space, 2008 acrylic on canvas 200 x 240 cm
Psychohypnotic object, 2008 acrylic on canvas 70 x 80 cm	Psychohypnotic object, 2008 acrylic on canvas 50 x 60 cm
Blueprints for landscapes, 2008 acrylic on canvas 140 x 160 cm	Blueprints for landscapes, 2008 acrylic on canvas 140 x 160 cm
Untitled (yellow), 2008 acrylic on canvas 60 x 80 cm	Untitled (red), 2008 acrylic on canvas 60 x 80 cm
A return to another world, 2008 acrylic on canvas 100 x 110 cm	A return to another world, 2008 acrylic on canvas 100 x 110 cm
Illuminating condensation, 2008 acrylic on canvas 40 x 40 cm	Condensed landscape, 2008 acrylic on canvas 160 x 180 cm
Expanding landscape, 2008 acrylic on canvas 160 x 180 cm