Ongoing

Ongoing (2019) / Installation / synthetic fiber, mechanized electronics / 70 x 85 x 35 cm / current pedestal 180 x 180 x 18 cm

About / A hairy being, or the portion of its form that is visible, is positioned on a low-lying pedestal, in apparent stillness. Upon closer look, the figure is revealed to be active, as rotating elements inside cause it to move restlessly. Low buzzing, cracking, and tearing sounds arise from the actions happening inside.

Credits / Robotics engineer: Khurram Gulzar / Electrical engineer: Markus Hihnala / Studio assistance: Ida Enegren / Photo documentation: Jussi Tiainen With the support from / Greta and William Lehtinen Foundation, Oskar Öflund Foundation, Finnish Cultural Foundation, Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) Shows / 2019 Galerie Anhava (FI) in curatorial discussions with Hanna Huitu, Anni Venäläinen, Markus Åström / 2020 Rovaniemi Art Museum (FI) curated by Elina Vieru / 2022 Vantaa Art Museum (FI) curated by Christine Langinauer / 2025 Amos Rex (FI) curated by Katariina Timonen In the collection of / Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation Collection