Maria Laakkonen & Elisa Tuohimaa:
Suoja (Shelter)

Suoja (Shelter) is a multi-sensory exhibition that explores intimate feelings and vulnerability. Artists Maria Laakkonen and Elisa Tuohimaa delve into this theme through painting, installations, sound, and video. While Suoja provides a sense of security from the outside world, it can also create barriers that prevent genuine connection with others. The exhibition gently challenges the boundaries between private and shared experiences, acknowledging the sensitivity inherent in all emotions.   

Maria Laakkonen (b. 1990) holds a Master of Arts and is a member of MUU ry and the Oulu Artists' Association -63. She specializes in installation and media art, focusing on language, communication, and personal experiences. Laakkonen has participated in juried group exhibitions at the Vaasa Art Hall, Hyvinkää, and Oulu.   

Elisa Tuohimaa (b. 1982) is a Master of Arts and a member of the Finnish Painters' Association and the Oulu Artists' Association -63. Her artistic practice emphasizes encounters, the longing for connection, and the pursuit of shared experiences through painting and installation. Tuohimaa has held solo exhibitions in Oulu, Raahe, and Rovaniemi, and has participated in juried exhibitions organized by the Oulu Artists' Association -63 in both Oulu and Pori.