06. – 29.06.2025
Opening/Avajaiset 05.06.2025 18:00 – 20:00

This body of work can express the contradiction of looking at stillness. Stillness that can be destructive and, on the other hand, can be liberating. The experience of human relationships, and turning inward to oneself and one’s memories in search of redemption, can lead to deeper isolation. Yet, this very isolation has the power to connect us to a collective feeling.

The artworks in this collection explore the artist’s memories, dreams, and nightmares. They reflect stories from the subconscious and small, personal observations.

Nature is the mother of us all. It embraces cultures and holds humanity together. By returning to nature, we rediscover ourselves. Nature carries the memories of our childhood, much like the layers of our subconscious. Exploring nature is like venturing into the depths of the human spirit, into spaces that feel unreachable. Visual art is a personal experience. For some, like myself, it is an escape from reality. and it is a journey into the subconscious and the hidden layers of the self. But sharing this experience transforms it into something collective, a light shining on hidden corners, inviting others to discover unseen truths.

This is an invitation, a call to live, to see, to cry, and to laugh together. Even for a brief moment, let us wander into each other’s thoughts, drift into the unknown, and let it flood over us. In this flood, perhaps we will find ourselves weightless, free, and suspended, if only for the blink of an eye.

Edris Samani (b. 1982, Mahabad, Iran) is a painter, filmmaker, and educator based in Helsinki. He holds a BA in Painting from the Art University of Tehran and an MA in Art Research (Cinema) from Tabriz Islamic Art University. A member of HIAA, Global Art Point, and Catalysti, he has directed several animation series and short films, and has taught art and animation in Iran and Turkey. His works have been shown in solo and group exhibitions in Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Finland.