“The theme of the exhibition is the event of skin changing – the moment when the old, rigid essence breaks and something new, vibrant and potentially surprising emerges.

In the works, biological skin formation and shedding are compared to various moments of crisis and growth in life. Sometimes change simmers beneath the surface until it erupts at a critical moment, leaving only an empty shell of what was before. New things sprout from wrinkled old skins. In a crisis, the world seems barren, but a turnaround, natural renewal and development can follow.

The sculptures are made mainly of aluminum and stainless steel. The exhibition also includes a photographic work, which is a kind of starting image for the exhibition. A photo I took years ago of a hatching dragonfly serves as a visual and conceptual metaphor for the theme of the entire exhibition.”

— Antti Immonen

Antti Immonen is a sculptor who uses a variety of materials and techniques in his works. He works with stainless steel, aluminum, and various plastics using versatile methods such as laser cutting, welding, and casting.

Immonen draws inspiration for his art from environmental observations, science news and visions of science fiction. The themes of his works are the relationships between nature, humans and technology. He has held numerous solo and group exhibitions since 1996 and graduated as a sculptor from the Kankaanpää Art School in 1997.

Immonen has created several public artworks, such as “Kuppi kummaa” (Helsinki, 2019), “Hallittuja silmukoita” (Kuopio, 2011), “#tuohi” (Joensuu, 2018) and his latest work “Saha soi” was completed in Suola-Kusti Park in Joensuu in May 2025.

He has been awarded the William Thuring Prize of the Finnish Art Association and a scholarship from the Raimo Utriainen Foundation. His works are included in the State Art Collection, Kiasma, HAM and the Sara Hildén Foundation, among others. He is a member of the Finnish Sculptors’ Association and Dimensio ry, and served as the chairman of the Kuopio Artists’ Association – Ars Libera in 2007–2008.

More information and pictures of the works: www.antimoni.fi

The Finnish Cultural Foundation’s North Savo Fund has supported artistic work.