Irini Arana: Seat of Affection
1.–17.11.2024 (closed Sat 2.11.)
In Irini Arana’s solo exhibition named Seat of Affection, visitors get a tangible sense of Arana’s views on body image, godliness and femininity in art history through various sculptures and drawings. The lines between material, time and body become blurry and merge into one whole that also deals with prayer, emotions and unconditional love. The aim of the exhibition is to spark up discussions and reflections on femininity in modern society, while also recognising its central role in art history.
Exhibition opening on Thursday 31 October from 5 to 7 pm – a warm welcome!
Exceptions to opening hours
Exhibitions are closed on All Saints’ Day, Saturday 2 November.
About the artist
Born in 1997, Irini Arana (Rauha) is a Helsinki-based sculptor with French-Basque and Finnish roots. They completed an art diploma in 2016 from the Helsinki upper secondary school of visual arts. After studying French philology, they shifted to art, earning a diploma in painting in 2019 from the Free Art School. Currently, they are in their third year of sculpture studies at the Academy of Fine Arts, with plans to continue to a Master’s program.
In Irini Arana’s solo exhibition named Seat of Affection, visitors get a tangible sense of Arana’s views on body image, godliness and femininity in art history through various sculptures and drawings. The lines between material, time and body become blurry and merge into one whole that also deals with prayer, emotions and unconditional love. The aim of the exhibition is to spark up discussions and reflections on femininity in modern society, while also recognising its central role in art history.
Exhibition opening on Thursday 31 October from 5 to 7 pm – a warm welcome!
Exceptions to opening hours
Exhibitions are closed on All Saints’ Day, Saturday 2 November.
About the artist
Born in 1997, Irini Arana (Rauha) is a Helsinki-based sculptor with French-Basque and Finnish roots. They completed an art diploma in 2016 from the Helsinki upper secondary school of visual arts. After studying French philology, they shifted to art, earning a diploma in painting in 2019 from the Free Art School. Currently, they are in their third year of sculpture studies at the Academy of Fine Arts, with plans to continue to a Master’s program.