Juan Kasari: Absence, Absence III, Absence V & Absence V part II
The artworks are large abstract colour surfaces that avoid both the figurative idiom and narrativity.
The artworks are large abstract colour surfaces that avoid both the figurative idiom and narrativity. They are also in a constant state of change. The artificial and natural light, the layers of superimposed video projections and the viewer’s presence all play upon the gallery space and the works, giving rise to new changeable meanings.
MFA, b.1974, Lives in Helsinki, Finland
Information
Artwork finished in:
2019
Which kind of light sources and what other materials and equipment are used?
Absence and Absence III: Video projectors.
Absence V & part II: Video projectors + profile lights (2).
Please provide the dimensions of the work. Approximate size will do. Please mention if the work can be adjusted. (width-height-depth):
Absence: 2 m x 3 m.
Absence III - Absence V: Site specific and variable.
Electricity consumption:
Standard mains current (10A/16A).
Does the artwork use sound?
Absence: Ambient sound.
Absence III and Absence V & part II: No sound.
Support and other structures:
The work includes all the necessary structures.
Please state which structures, hardware or other equipment is needed from the client:
Video projectors.
Minimum height of the space:
2 meters.
Minimum square meters of the space:
Absence and Absence III: 20 m2.
Absence V & part II: 40 m2.
Requirements for the space: darkness, temperature, colouring (light / dark / specific colour / other) etc.:
Darkness. No direct or bright light.
Building time and people required (estimate):
Absence: 3-5 hours.
Absence III: One working day.
Absence V & part II: 1-3 days.
Artist's presence:
Absence and Absence III: Guidance can be provided for building.
Absence V & part II: Artist or their representative must be present during building.
Seen before at:
Absence III: Muu ry mediataidetori 2022.
Absence V & part II: Lux Helsinki 2024
