Satu Kalliokuusi’s “Stumps” Exhibition Opens in Muhu
Text Susanna Poikela
Photos Satu Kalliokuusi
What if trees could talk—or more precisely, stumps? Finnish artist Satu Kalliokuusi‘s new art exhibition “Stumps” opens a view into the deep memory of the forest, and the part of humans in the continuum of nature. The exhibition will be on display on Muhu Island, at the Pastoraadi Gallery in Pärandikool, from 13 June to 15 August 2025.
In Kalliokuusi’s works, stumps are not just relics, but full-fledged bearers of the forest’s memory. The exhibition explores the connection between humans and nature at a time when climate change and habitat loss are shaking this age-old relationship. At the same time, it brings to light the idea of nature as a living, information-bearing entity, where the boundaries between humans, other nature, and spirits are blurring.
As a visual artist, Kalliokuusi is known for her research and use of natural materials, especially natural pigments. The works in the “Stumps” exhibition are made from natural materials from start to finish, which deepens their connection to the subject being depicted.
“The oldest stumps in the world are older than the oldest trees, and carry with them an enormous amount of life and knowledge,” says the artist.
The exhibition will open on Friday, 13 June. The event will be opened by author and film director Imbi Paju. More detailed opening hours will be published on the Pärandikool website.
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