Black Box Genesis - Fine/Visual Arts, Cultural Events, Projects & Collaborations by B. Hasaj & V. Gelain
'The Shell Cracked'
duo exhibition at 3H+K Gallery
3-26 January 2025
Video and photographic project by Valentina Gelain, 2024-present. The main subject of ‘Last shore of sky’ is a specific shade of sky and the way the artist relates and identifies with-in it, during peculiar weather and environmental conditions. Through an intimate and grotesque interpretation, the artist manifests and shares the death-related emotions felt in those moments. A depiction of inner vulnerability, not filled with fear and sadness, but with a sense of fulfilment and resolution.
Video project by Valentina Gelain, 2022-present. The work represents on different levels the dynamics of paranoia. From constant and repetitive situations, to similar hallucinations, to the distortion of reality through shadows and unconscious projections. It aims to stimulate sensitive consideration of the subject matter, on the nature, triggers and courses of it. Again, the artist starts from personal experiences and perceptions, scanning the rooms of her home as starting point.
Multidisciplinary project by Valentina Gelain, 2021-2023. 'The Grey Hour' highlights how you can relate emotionally to the environment to express ourself and own mental, emotive states. The body of work consists of video art, perfromance, photographs, textile art, mixed art, poetry and more. Supported by Svenska Kulturfonden, SÖS & Taike.
Video and photographic project by Valentina Gelain, 2024-present. The main subject of ‘Last shore of sky’ is a specific shade of sky and the way the artist relates and identifies with-in it, during peculiar weather and environmental conditions. Through an intimate and grotesque interpretation, the artist manifests and shares the death-related emotions felt in those moments. A depiction of inner vulnerability, not filled with fear and sadness, but with a sense of fulfilment and resolution.
Member of MUU ry Artists | Artists Bank of Rakennustieto rts sr | Creatives Database of Globe Art Point Helsinki ry | Artist of Art in Malakta rf
Through subjective experience and introspection, Gelain investigates issues related to human existentialism drawing directly from the mental and emotional, symbolic and dreamlike sphere.
Thanks to a plural opening of perceptions, various research themes such as inner conflicts, mental landscapes and redemption are explored by a synergy of form and content, image and intention.
Her analysis is based on the practice of (infra)confrontation, openness and dialogue, trying to overturn barriers, reach and touch the other across intimate reflections and genuine experiences, giving space to invisible parts of our being which are still often rejected with indifference and incomprehension; recalling untethered resources of though and cognition of the others starting from ourselves.
Stretching a thread between consciousness and unconsciousness, between vision and figuration, the balance oscillates through (self)analysis, awareness and the search for an empathic balance. By accepting the discomfort for true change in a voluntary and active journey that will lead to different catharsis of being and, as a result, how we can (co)exist in reality.
Interdisciplinary artist, Gelain explores subjects and figurations through different languages and means of communication, which can help to best express her work vision.
AV group exhibition curated by Calvin Guillot & Monika Hauck for Aavistus Festival special program at the Helsinki City Museum courtyard (Finland, 5 October 2024). Displayed art: The Peaks Project by Valentina Gelain, 2022-present. 'Speculum-The Peaks' art film, 2024 / HD video, stereo channels, audio, colours, 16:9, 1min 32sec.
Site-specific event at Bock's Corner Village in Vaasa (Finland, March 2024). Displayed art: The Peaks Project by Valentina Gelain, 2022-present. 'The Peaks' art film, 2023 / HD video, stereo channels, audio, colours, 16:9, 9min 47sec.
Group exhibition at Gamla Brandkårshuset in Pietarsaari/Jakobstad (Finland, May 2023). Displayed art: The Grey Hour Project by Valentina Gelain, 2021-2022. The Grey Hour ', 2021 & 'Neutral Gray', 2021-22 / Art film, 9min 33sec & digital photo trio, displayed on monitor.
AV group exhibition curated by Calvin Guillot & Monika Hauck for Aavistus Festival special program at the Helsinki City Museum courtyard (Finland, 5 October 2024). Displayed art: The Peaks Project by Valentina Gelain, 2022-present. 'Speculum-The Peaks' art film, 2024 / HD video, stereo channels, audio, colours, 16:9, 1min 32sec.
Portfolio on the Artist Register by Artists' Association of Finland.
'THROWughOUT' exhibition by Valentina Gelain, thank you to Malakta Films for the video presentation!