Junonkatu will be flooded with light and color over the course of two evenings in November, when artist Anne Roininen, together with residents of Antareksenkatu 3 and Junonkatu 4, will create a light art installation the size of an apartment building. The urban landscape comes alive, and the architecture of the buildings transforms through the lights chosen by their residents. Everyday life also influences the artwork: bedtime routines, parties, and TV nights may alter the nuances of its lighting. This impressive work is large in scale, yet at the same time offers a human-centered artistic experience for everyone passing through the area and those participating in its creation. Behind every light are human choices, preferences, moods, and stories.
Artist Anne Roininen, together with her colleagues Mikki Noroila, Johanna Lapinleimu, and Teo Mattila, has spoken with the residents about their lighting preferences and then brought these lighting ideas to life. On event evenings, the residents turn on the lights at an agreed-upon time, and the artwork is complete as the building glows in the colors chosen by its residents.
The artist behind the work, Anne Roininen, creates conceptual, site-specific installations. Her repertoire of materials is extensive, ranging from lights, printed materials, and cars to conversations with people. Roininen has previously realized this work in several buildings in Finland and abroad, and the end result is different each time. The work has its roots in Pori, where Roininen created similar works with artist Anna Turunen a decade ago.
The event uses energy-efficient light sources, and many other lights in the homes are turned off for its duration. The apartments of visitors coming to see the installation are also darkened during their visit. Visiting the event can therefore be a true act of energy conservation. You can also help combat the energy crisis and traffic congestion by coming on foot, by public transportation, or by bike. Parking spaces are limited, and it is not possible to view the artwork from a car.
The artwork can be viewed at the intersection of Antareksenkatu 3 and Junonkatu 4 and in the surrounding area on November 18–19 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event is free of charge and is produced by FLASH, the Finnish Light Art Association. It is part of the Kalasatama environmental art project.
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Houses as Art in Kalasatama
Junonkatu is flooded with light and color during two evenings in November, when artist Anne Roininen, together with the residents of Antareksenkatu 3 and Junonkatu 4, creates a light art installation the size of apartment buildings. The urban landscape comes to life, and the architecture of the buildings takes on new forms through the lights chosen by the residents. Everyday life also influences the artwork: bedtimes, parties, and TV nights may alter the nuances of its lighting. The impressive work is large in scale, yet it offers a human, relatable art experience for everyone who passes through the area and participates in its creation. Behind every light lie human choices, preferences, states of mind, and stories.
Artist Anne Roininen, together with her colleagues Mikki Noroila, Johanna Lapinleimu, and Teo Mattila, has spoken with the residents about their lighting preferences and then implemented these ideas. On event nights, the residents turn on the lights at the agreed-upon time, and the work is completed with the house glowing in the colors chosen by its residents.
Anne Roininen, the artist who designed the work, creates conceptual spatial artworks. Her repertoire of materials is extensive and ranges from lights, prints, and cars to conversations with people. Roininen has previously realized this piece in several homes in Finland and abroad, and the final result is different each time. The work has its roots in Pori, where Roininen created similar pieces with artist Anna Turunen a decade ago.
Energy-efficient light sources are used during the event, and many other lights in the homes are turned off while it is in progress. The apartments of visitors will also be dark during their visit. A visit to the event can therefore be an act of energy conservation. You should also help combat the energy crisis and avoid rushing by getting there on foot, by public transportation, or by bike. There are few parking spaces, and it is not possible to view the work from a car.
The artwork can be viewed at Antareksenkatu 3 and Junonkatu 4 and in the surrounding area on November 18–19, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event is free and is produced by the Finnish Light Art Society (FLASH).