Johanna Sinkkonen: At The End Of The Day

At The End Of The Day exhibition explores boundaries as both concrete and abstract concepts, examining identity, community, and inequality. The exhibition features media artworks, installations, and wall reliefs. The works delve into themes of grief, shame, loneliness, and rootlessness. Through these, Sinkkonen investigates the complex relationship between memory and loss: how emotions and experiences reflect onto others and how the revelation of hidden truths can reshape our understanding of the past and the future. As the exhibition's title suggests, do the ends ultimately justify the means?

Exhibition visitors have the opportunity to participate in the creation of the Perspective installation in the painting workshop on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. In the Perspective painting workshop, participants paint their own eyes on ready-made sculpture elements. Participating in the painting workshop is an interactive part of the process: the participant places the painted eye in the desired location as part of the installation. The sculpture elements are made of recycled materials, and acrylic paints are used for painting. The Perspective painting workshop is open to everyone – no previous experience is necessary!

About the artist:

Johanna Sinkkonen (b. 1983) is a visual artist and producer based in Turku. She works across various disciplines, incorporating metal, textiles, and moving images while combining methods from community, spatial, and media art. Sinkkonen studied Visual Arts in Helsinki, Finland, and in the Netherlands. She is known for her public artworks and has received numerous accolades in the realm of public art. Sinkkonen has exhibited her work at festivals and exhibitions both in Finland and internationally. Her works are part of several collections, including the Turku City Art Collection.

Exhibition works have been made in the following residencies: Tohmajärvi Artist Residency (Finland), RaumArs A-i-R (Finland), Old Mine Residency (Finland) & Cité internationale des arts (France).

Maaherrankatu 9, 70100 Kuopio
Free entrance