The system

The system (2017) installation / 13-channel sound and video, glass fiber, thermoplastics, silicone, synthetic fiber, textiles, foam / 12' / stage: 5 x 3 x 2 grandstand: 5 x 3 x 2 approximately, on a room of variable dimensions

About / Twelve creatures and objects seated behind a long table make their contributions to a panel discussion-like event in their respective abstract languages. The voice of an interpreter provides a translation to their interventions, and engages with the audience. The future, he warns, is under analysis, and a reliable algorithm must be found to determine what it is to come. The System is a study on the esthetics of democracy and the illusion of participation in a democratic structure.

Credits / media technician: Jarkko Montonen / sound designer: Joonas Pehrsson / voice actor (interpreter): Alexander Komlosi / actors: Isaac Estarriola, Henry Hanikka, Maria Pulli, Minna Savin, Baks Tunkara / photo documentation: Jukka Kiistala / models for the sculptures: Mireia Crehuet, Kazumi Hakkinen, Henry Hanikka, Elisabet Miguelez, Hadi Musavi, Arttu Polojärvi, Maria Pulli / technical production: Jarkko Montonen, Janita Nieminen, Henri Smura / textile assistance: Clarice Finell, Jaana Haaksiluoto, Johanna Montonen / studio assistance: Mahdi Naseri With the support from / Pori Art Museum / Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) / Sinne Shows / 2017 Pori Art Museum  (FI) curated by Anni Venäläinen / 2018 Sinne (FI) curated by Markus Åström / 2025 Amos Rex (FI) curated by Katariina Timonen In the collection of /  Pori Art Museum  / The City of Pori Art Collection