Ida Sofia Fleming and Vesa Rahikainen: Liminal Space

The resonant surface is formed of rusty metal plates, which have gone through their own cycle to become part of the finished piece. They have been burned by fire and dragged through the ground. They have been at the mercy of the weather. Partly they are shaped by nature, partly by human. Their surface has been processed by ritual-like working methods using self-made tools. All this has left visible traces and hidden layers in them. The piece invites the viewer to a meditative atmosphere by approaching the liminal space, timespan between life and death, from the Buddhist and other old traditions of wisdom. The Liminal Space piece is delicate, but at the same time heavy and deep. Floating and groundedness interlace with each other and create a spatial experience for the viewer. In addition to the displayed work, the exhibition is supplemented with the documentation on the processing of the plates.

The exhibition was selected for the Kunsthalle Seinäjoki 2021 program through the Vintti Open Call. Over 140 applications were submitted.