Emerging thoughts

Emerging thoughts (2015) installation / multi-channel sound, aluminium, paper, wool, hemp, synthetic fiber / 1.96 x 2.25 x 1.5 m

About / An oversized knitted beanie, fitted to a single head, contains multitudes. Sixty whispering voices are heard within: one reels off adjectives describing emotional states, one talks about survival strategies, another describes ways of achieving ecstasy and reaching the Hereafter. The head overflows with a barrage of words and fragmented phrases, giving visual and audible form to the possible process of forming thoughts.

Credits / knitting work: Venla Martikainen & Anna Estarriola / sound design: Kristian Ekholm / voices actors: Michael Garner, Alexandra Lochore, Amber Lynd, Jonathan Fraser Phillips, Elina Vainio, Oliver Whitehead / metal work: Markku Rytkönen, Levykaksikko Oy / photo documentation: Jussi Tiainen With the support of / Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) / Kuokkasen Peruukkiliike Oy Shows / 2015 Huuto Gallery (FI) / 2015 Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (FI) curated by Arja Miller / 2017 Norrköping Art Museum (SE) curated by Helena Scragg / 2018 Tallinna Kunstihoone (EE) curated by Stacey Koosel / 2022 Gallery Elverket (FI) curated by Camilla Granbacka / 2025 Amos Rex (FI) curated by Katariina Timonen In the collection of / Finnish National Gallery, Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma