A couple of weeks ago I was visiting some of my favorite galleries in Helsinki. As I approached Galleria Uusitalo and I stared through the window I stood there for quite a while, I did not even try to walk inside. I was mesmerized. The exhibition "True Identity" by artist Reetta Hiltunen took me by surprise, it is fresh, hip, new and oh so groovy. You cannot help but be drawn in by the visual and the happiness the characters exude but also by artist’s message.
Real Sista"True Identity" focus on the values of the Western lifestyle and consumer aesthetics, multiculturalism and identity in advertising. Reetta approaches, these often times, sensitive subjects from a feminine viewpoint and through humor. All of her collages are handcrafted; she manipulates and fuses drawings and/or photographs. The original image is transformed by placing it in new environment creating a new sense of reality. "
Dolly KlubbReetta Hiltunen was born in Joensuu, Finland in 1980. She studied traditional printmaking techniques--silkscreening and drawing aided by digital computer graphics, in London and New York. Ms. Hiltunen graduated in (2005) from Middlesex University in London, with a BA degree in Fine Arts, and a Degree of Arts, (2006), Master of Fine Arts, Finnish Academy of Fine Arts, Helsinki, Finland (2007) (plus more on her website)
Galleria Uusitalo The more you learn about this dynamic young woman the more interested you become. For more information about Ms. Hiltunen's artwork, background and impressive list of achievements please visit her website here.
Solo Exhibitions
This month running concurrently
TRUE IDENTITY
Gallery Uusitalo
Lönnrotinkatu 15
00100 Helsinki
28.5-28.6.2009
www.galleriauusitalo.fi
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Reetta opens a second solo exhibition at
Opens this Wednesday
Uusi pakka / Re-shuffle
Finnish Academy of Fine Arts, Helsinki
Opening 17th of June 6-8 p.m.
Kasarminkatu 44, 00130 Helsinki
open daily 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
reettahiltunen@Kuvataideakatemiangalleria
www.kuva.fi
Welcome!
©All photos property of Reetta Hiltunen
17 comments:
fantastic Reeta!
LOVE that flowers in your hair illustration!
charlie.where do you find these amazing artist? i love them both the first one is the best. i will go to the opening on wednesday, if you are there i would like to meet you. let me know and we can have a drink. thanks for the introduction, she is great.
Mujer- Fantastic were how how first described her work. Her work takes my breath away.
Fifi- The afro is fabulous! That it is constructed of flowers even better. Glad you like it!
Stylista, Absolutely, we can meet there. I will drop you an email. I am happy that you like this artist. Her work is so wonderful!
Wow! These illustrations are superb! I especially love the interior, for all its architectural details! Gorgeous post, darling!
xoxox,
CC
Great work, thanks for sharing! The woman appears to be celebrating herself, as flowers bloom from her head, we know she is the queen. This is her show, and she's making the most of it.
Nicolette
http://www.furnitureanddesignideas.com
Oh what a fun exhibition!! LOVE that first piece; I want to be a real sista!
Love this site so much! It always a daily check up. The first piece is a definite investment piece. It's very empowering. Thank You C
Thanks for stopping by the blog, I like your post!
Leslie
Carrie- Welcome to CDD! The details are really quite something. When you stand and look at it you are mezmerized, the smallest of details have been taken into account and included. I am so pleased you like it.
Stefan-You and me both;:-) I love it as well. It makes me want to jump up and dance. The sista in the collage is definitely fabulous!
Bee, You should give her a ring! It is definitely art worth investing in. In your case it would look amazing in your all white haven...even your mom would approve:-)
BTW Stefano has expressed interest, I am excited for her and hope they don't make her wait too long. Get your feelers out there and let me know what you come up with.
Hugs little sista!
Leslie, I am so glad you enjoyed the post. Her work is so fun and vibrant it really caught my eye.
I am also happy that I finally commented on your blog. That post is sensational!
I love the first image!
Hei you all! thank you thank you thank you ! I am wordless after reading your comments. I hope to see you all in my exhibitions!
Reetta - the real sista(:
Hi Annie, It is a striking piece, I love it! So pleased you liked it!
Reetta, Hi! I am so happy your stopped by and had the opportunity to read what readers are saying:-) You work is amazing! I will keep you posted on any developments from NY. I will talk to you sooner rather than later but definitely when I return to Helsinki.
Cheers,
Charlie
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