Finland-inspired Art Exhibition at the Embassy of Finland 28.11.2017-31.1.2018
As part of Finland's centenary of independence celebration, the Embassy of Finland welcomes everyone to view a unique art exhibition combining the artwork of three different artists inspired by Finnish nature, landscape and architecture. The exhibition can be viewed during the Embassy's opening hours and is free of charge. No bookings required!
Päivi Arvonen is a Finnish photographer and journalist. The silence and beauty of the Finnish nature is especially close to her heart. Her photo exhibition “Soul of the Forest” highlights the beauty of untouched Finnish nature in North-Eastern Finland.
Website: http://diamond-idea.com/(Link to another website.)
Steve Salo is an Australian contemporary painter. His "Paintings from Finland" series of expressionist landscape paintings portrays the impact of the evocative Finnish landscape on human emotion. The artworks were created during an artist residency in Hämeenkyrö, Finland.
Website: http://www.stevesalo.com/(Link to another website.)
Daniel Soma is an Australian artist and arts worker. On view is an iteration of his 2016 case study and exhibition, FUTURO!, a collection of works that were in response to a pre-fabricated leisure home designed by Finnish architect, Matti Suuronen.
Website: http://danielwsoma.tumblr.com/(Link to another website.)
The Embassy's opening hours are:
Mon-Thu: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm and 1 - 5 pm
Fri: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm and 1 - 2:30 pm
If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].