Niina Hiltunen: Kädet kertovat
Completion year: 2020
Technique: handwoven
Size: vaihteleva koko ja esillepano
Keywords: Hiltunen, Niina, Kädet kertovat, tekstiilitaide, taidetekstiili, monitaide, teoskokonaisuus
Kädet Kertovat is a work of art consisting of an art textile, contemporary dance, media and sound art. The multidisciplinary artwork brings together four artists: Niina Hiltunen (textile artist), Mia Malviniemi (choreographer, dancer), Teemu Kyytinen (videoartist) and Sami Silén (sound artist). Ailish Maher works as the dancer of the artwork.
Kädet Kertovat (Talking Hands) installation:
Art textile: Niina Hiltunen, size variable, handwoven, 2020.
Short film / Video textile: Filming & editing Teemu Kyytinen, sound: Sami Silén, duration 4’51 mins., 2020-2021.
Choreography: Mia Malviniemi, sound Sami Silén, duration approximately 30 mins., 2020-2021.
With our hands we touch, feel, build and care. The artwork consists of four different and independent works of art, but they all form a seamless entity which portray transience as physical space.