Welcome to the opening of my exhibition LIMINAL. The name references the transitional phase of a material when it undergoes its physical transformation into another state. In this part of the process, the material occupies both thresholds; it is neither entirely one nor the other.

Exploring this concept, the exhibition features glass sculptures that subtly illustrate the moments when water condenses and desublimates as well as when it freezes and melts. Furthermore, the exhibition metaphorically suggests that glass and water share several similar characteristics as materials. The two can exist as either liquids or solids and they both are subsequently timeless. Glass and water are both in a perpetual, continuous cycle of changing material states, carrying with them rich histories of their previous states. The glass sculptures in the exhibition highlight this aspect of the materials, capturing and showcasing the varied histories of the materials in a similar way as ancient fossils do.

The glass sculptures in the exhibition are handcrafted by the legendary Murano-based glass studio, Claudio Tiozzo and Pino Signoretto. Through the balance of traditional craftsmanship and innovative experimentation, Suppanen is able to develop a new way to use glass as a material for artistic expression. The dynamic glass sculptures create engaging paradoxes where the large and heavy objects instead feel fragile while the small and light objects hold an expansive presence in a room and feel voluminous. All together, the pieces create an exhibition space that feels ethereal with its diverse color palette that features clear glass with blue, green, and white tones. Several works even have touches of silver and gold for additional depth.

Galerie Forsblom
Lönnrotinkatu 5, Helsinki, Finland
Opening on 29th of SEPTEMBER from 17.00 – 19.00
Exhibition from 30th of SEPTEMBER – 23rd of OCTOBER 2016
www.galerieforsblom.com