Einari Hyvönen
Go Figure
My exhibition Go Figure opens a window into the intricate emotions of a new relationship. I explore the dynamics of human connections with a playful and curious tone, addressing the spectrum of emotions—confusion, love, and irritation—and their interplay and fusion. In my vividly colored paintings, unpredictability and continuous movement highlight the connection and growth that define relationships.
I incorporate well-known symbols and archetypes in my work, linking individual experiences to broader societal phenomena. The ideas of postmodern thinkers like Jean Baudrillard and Gilles Deleuze have influenced my work, especially reflections on the boundaries between reality and artificiality, as well as on the evolution of human relationships. The digitally influenced paintings in this exhibition examine the intersections of personal and collective themes. They invite viewers to contemplate human interaction, seek meaning, and explore the nuances of connection.
The works on display were created over the past two years with the support of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland.
Einari Hyvönen (b. 1989, Salo) creates vibrant paintings that engage in a dialogue with digital imagery, drawing on archetypes from popular culture and blending themes from art history with contemporary references. This intersection of imagery allows viewers to reinterpret familiar visuals from popular culture and uncover deeper meanings. His artistic goals aim to address current global and personal crises and issues without venturing into dystopian and despairing worlds.
Hyvönen lives in Helsinki and graduated with a Master of Fine Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Helsinki, in 2021. Hyvönen has exhibited widely in Finland and across Europe. Hyvönen’s works have been acquired for the collections of Kiasma, the State Art Collection, the Päivi and Paavo Lipponen Collection, and the art museums of Oulu and Tampere. Recent solo exhibitions include Penultimate Lap at Makasiini Contemporary, Turku (2024), and It Takes Two at Gallery Halmetoja, Helsinki (2023). His group exhibitions span international venues, including Kingdom at Tuesday to Friday Gallery, Valencia (2024), What Happened? At Gärna Gallery, Madrid (2024), and The Way of All Flesh at Saatchi Gallery, London (2024).
J.P Köykkä
Strugglin for the Abstrakt
For J.P Köykkä, the process of creating his works has been a decision to stick to abstract painting. The most important thing for Köykkä is to paint and the endless possibilities to learn something new while doing so. The works in the exhibition do not seek to represent anything. However, the forms made with different materials and the rhythms of the paintings tell stories that the viewer is free to create.
J.P Köykkä (b. 1987 Seinäjoki) is a painter living and working in Kyrönlahti. He graduated from the Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Fine Art Programme in 2015. Köykkä has works in collections such as the Collection of the State Art Commission, National Gallery, and Tampere Art Museum.
Juha Vanonen
Sail to the Moon
Juha Vanonen’s minimalistic abstract paintings mix spontaneous and deliberate touch. The paintings in the exhibition are made up of minimal elements that create a space of their own. They take the viewer far away from representational conventions and verbal explanations. Some sections appear to have been carefully painted, while others are scattered here and there, creating a dynamic and vibrant whole. As the title of the exhibition suggests, we are sailing towards the moon.
Juha Vanonen (b. 1980) lives and works in Helsinki. He graduated as a visual artist from Tampere Academy of Fine Arts in 2006. He has had several solo exhibitions and his works are in numerous private collections and e.g. in the Finnish State Art Commission’s Deposit Collection.
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