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Radical Creativity art works at Töölö

Art works at Aalto University Töölö react to the many details and materials of the renovated spaces. They respect the past and propose diverse angles for the future. With its public art concept for the building, ‘Radical creativity’, Aalto University seeks to create a sense of contrast in the historical building and its visually impressive interior.

Kristina Riska "inevitable progress I & II" 2020, ceramics 70 x 130 cm. Photo: Mikko Raskinen/Aalto University — Kristina Riska 2020 “inevitableprogress I & II” Ceramics 70 x 130cm. Photo:Mikko Raskinen / Aalto University

Artist Kristina Riska’s impressive ceramic artworks ’inevitableprogress I & II’ consist of two human-sized figures and take centre stage at the entrance to the building. With their rough black surfaces and the brass pedestal, the artworks stand in strong contrast to the interior of the main lobby. The ceramic figures are equal in size to the people passing by.

Sakari Kannosto “Kiertää-Circle” 2021 Brass, glass 1,6m x 1,6m x 7m. Photo: Mikko Raskinen/ Aalto University

Artist Sakari Kannosto’s delicate artwork 'Kiertää-Circle' won the invitational competition seeking artworks for the building. Hanging in the staircase area, 'Kiertää-Circle' symbolises communality, growth, ambition, courage, winning, responsibility, and waiting for the future and all things new. Constructed of polished brass tubing and recycled glass, the piece serves as a spatial artwork in the staircase, depicting the seed-bearing branch of a Norway maple.

Photos: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen.

Further information:

Outi Turpeinen, art coordinator
Aalto University
[email protected]

Published: 19.3.2021
Updated: 1.7.2021

Radical Creativity art works at Töölö

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