Art Odyssey 2021

The exhibition from the world of science fiction

Art Museum Gösta 6.11.2021—17.4.2022

Art Odyssey 2021 is an exhibition inspired by science fiction. The exhibition presents works of eight contemporary artists in which influences from both literature and films can be discerned. In the selection of works, the focus has been on videos, sculptures and other spatial works of art.

The opening view on arrival at the exhibition space is like the opening scene of a movie. Something has happened, only the consequences of the event remain, and it is up to the viewer to draw conclusions. The presentation of the exhibition utilises the gigantic dimensions of Art Museum Gösta’s large exhibition hall, such that the exhibition takes over the entire hall from floor to ceiling.

The artists are Lauri Astala, Petri Eskelinen, Roland Persson, Joseph Popper, Tiina Raitanen, Kimmo Schroderus, Magnus Wallin and Charlotta Östlund. The exhibition is curated by Petri Eskelinen and Kimmo Schroderus.

Installation view from the Art Odyssey 2021 exhibition. Photo: Arttu Kokkonen

  • Kimmo Schroderus, Contemporary Beelzebub #2, 2021, stainless steel. Photo: Arttu Kokkonen.
    Kimmo Schroderus, Contemporary Beelzebub #2, 2021, stainless steel. Photo: Arttu Kokkonen
  • Lauri Astala, Transit, 2013, still image from 2K video.
    Lauri Astala, Transit, 2013, still image from 2K video. ⓒ Lauri Astala
  • Charlotta Östlund, Shot #1, 2021, parts of plants, seeds, etc. Photo: Arttu Kokkonen.
    Charlotta Östlund, Shot #1, 2021, parts of plants, seeds, etc. Photo: Arttu Kokkonen
  • Petri Eskelinen, Orientation, 2021, still image from 4K time lapse video.
    Petri Eskelinen, Orientation, 2021, still image from 4K time lapse video. @ Petri Eskelinen
  • Joseph Popper, Into Orbit, 2011, still image from the video.
    Joseph Popper, Into Orbit, 2011, still image from the video. ⓒ Joseph Popper
  • Magnnus Wallin, Elements, 2011, still image from the 3D film installation with projection, animated film, HD.
    Magnus Wallin, Elements, 2011, still image from 3D animated film. ⓒ Magnus Wallin
  • Magnus Wallin, Echo, 2021, still image from the video installation.
    Magnus Wallin, Echo, 2021, still image from the 2D and 3D animated film installation with vertical projection. ⓒ Magnus Wallin
  • Tiina Raitanen, From Load, 2019, concrete. Photo: Arttu Kokkonen.
    Tiina Raitanen, From Load, 2019, concrete. Photo: Arttu Kokkonen
  • Roland Persson, Mouth of Medusa, 2018, silicone. Photo: Arttu Kokkonen.
    Roland Persson, Mouth of Medusa, 2018, silicone. Photo: Arttu Kokkonen

The artists have been supported in the work by:
Alfred Kordelin Foundation
The Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland
The Arts Promotion Centre Finland Taike
The VISEK Centre for the Promotion of Visual Art