15 February – 2 March 2025
MUU Helsinki Contemporary Art Centre
Cable Factory, Tallberginkatu 1 C, Helsinki

Opening of the exhibition Sat 15 February at 13:00 – 16:00
Opening speech Minka Heino, MUU’s chairperson

On Fear and Evil is the first part of a trilogy that explores three major aspects of a human life. The work is an installation that combines a single-channel film in the space, sculptures, a piece of human-made landscape, and the enduring, resilient elements of living natural material.

On Fear and Evil explores inner fears and evil — and their interdependence. What kinds of fears do we carry with us, and how can they transform our actions into something evil? Nature, dependent on humans yet an independent force, forms the backdrop of this dialogue. The evil present in human history appears minuscule compared to the immense power of nature, but on an individual level, it is immense.

Alisa Javits is a visual artist and creative director whose works explore the experiences of human existence in this world. Alisa’s works are characterized by profound content and versatility. A recurring theme in her work is the contradiction between the inner and outer in people.

Alisa Javits works with moving images, installations, live-visuals and graphic arts. Alisa’s background includes visual studies at Stockholm University and a degree in photographic art from Aalto University. She holds her own exhibitions, participates in group exhibitions and video festivals, and creates audiovisual live performances in collaboration with musicians. Alisa’s works have been widely presented both in Finland and internationally at festivals and galleries.

The creation of the artwork has been supported by:
Crown Bridges alliance
The Finnish Cultural Foundation
The Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike)
The Promotion Centre For Audiovisual Culture (AVEK)

@alisa_javits

www.alisajavits.fi

PROGRAM:

Helsinki Art Walk tour – Sunday 16 February and 2 March 2025 at 13:30. Artist Alisa Javits present at the exhibition. Guide for the English language exhibition tours will be Jane Hughes.