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Paintings 2023

"The Cloud of Unknowing Oktober 4-22, 2023

The exhibition is inspired by the meditation book The Cloud of Unknowing which was written in the 14th century in England, probably by a monk or a priest. The author states that it is fruitless to seek the truth of existence through the intellect - it must be done with love and be a naked step into what is hidden in darkness and unknown. "Don't think - love!"

Gunzi Holmström works intuitively and processes her own experiences of the spiritual dimension in her art. She is particularly interested in the symbolist and surrealist traditions and medieval visual narrative. The exhibition features oil and watercolor paintings and a sculpture.

In connection with the exhibition, the book "Gunzi Holmström - maalauksia målningar paintings 2013-2023" with text by curator Juha-Heikki Tihinen was released. The book can be bought in the gallery or directly from the artist. A free digital download here!

The exhibition and the art book have been supported by TAIKE, Nygrén's foundation, the Art Society and the Swedish Culture Fund."

The Cloud of Unknowing / Tietämättömyyden pilvi / Ickevetandets moln
2023, oil on canvas, 140x110 cm, photo Jussi Tiainen

A Moment in existence / Hetki olemisessa / Ett ögonblick i existensen
2023, oil on canvas, 140x110 cm, photo Jussi Tiainen

View from the exhibition "The Cloud of Unknowing" at Gallery A2 in Helsinki 2023.

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Burning staircase / Palava portaikko / Brinnande trappa
2023, oil on canvas, 44x55 cm, photo Jussi Tiainen

Emptiness is Not/ Tyhjyyttä ei ole / Tomheten är inte
2023, oil on canvas, 44x55 cm, photo Jussi Tiainen (sold)

Thirst / Jano / Törst
2023, oil on canvas, 44x55 cm, photo Jussi Tiainen

View from the exhibition "The Cloud of Unknowing" at Gallery A2 in Helsinki 2023.

Riddle of the Spider / Hämähäkin arvoitus / Spindelns gåta
2023, oil on canvas, 140x110 cm, photo Jussi Tiainen

An Imaginable Cloud / Kuvitteelinen pilvi / Ett tänkbart moln
2023, papier mache, wood, acrylic

Change is an illusion / Muutos on illuusio / Förändring är en illusion
2023, water color, 60x50 cm

The essence never change / Sisäisin ei muutu koskaan / Det innersta förändras aldrig
2023, water color, 60x50 cm

When I See You / Kun näen sinut / När jag ser dig
2023, oil on canvas, 70x70 cm, photo Jussi Tiainen

Climbing / Kiipeily / Klättring
2023, oil on canvas, 80x60 cm, photo Jussi Tiainen

To Become Something / Tulla joksikin / Att bli något
2023, oil on canvas, 55x46 cm, photo Jussi Tiainen

View from the exhibition "The Cloud of Unknowing" at Gallery A2 in Helsinki 2023.

© Gun Holmström 2020