Dark Days, Bright Nights: Contemporary Paintings from Finland...Dark Days, Bright Nights: Contemporary Paintings from Finland ctober , 1February 1, 16 Kemper Museum Charlotte Crosby

Dark Days, Bright Nights: Contemporary Paintings from FinlandOctober 2, 2015–February 21, 2016 Kemper Museum | Charlotte Crosby Kemper Gallery

Jani HänninenA 13, 2014acrylic, spray paint, charcoal, marker on canvas55 1/4 x 55 1/4 inches Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Anhava, Helsinki© Jani Hänninen, Courtesy Galerie Anhava

Jani HänninenTwin Peaks, 2014acrylic, spray paint, charcoal, marker on canvas70 1/8 x 71 inches Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Anhava, Helsinki© Jani Hänninen, Courtesy Galerie Anhava

Jani Hänninen Urban Assault, 2014acrylic, spray paint, charcoal, marker on canvas67 x 141 3/4 inchesCourtesy of the artist and Galerie Anhava, Helsinki© Jani Hänninen, Courtesy Galerie Anhava


Heikki MarilaExcelsior 1, 2013oil on canvas98 3/8 x 78 3/4 inches Courtesy of the artist, Helsinki© Heikki Marila / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, HelsinkiPhoto: Jussi Tiainen

Heikki MarilaExcelsior 6, 2013oil on canvas98 3/8 x 78 3/4 inches Courtesy of the artist, Helsinki© Heikki Marila / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, HelsinkiPhoto: Jussi Tiainen

Heikki MarilaPalava pensas (Burning Bush), 2014oil and oil stick on canvas98 3/8 x 78 3/4 inches Courtesy of the artist, Helsinki© Heikki Marila / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, HelsinkiPhoto: Jussi Tiainen


Heikki MarilaPerkele (The Devil), 2014oil and oil stick on canvas98 3/8 x 78 3/4 inchesCourtesy of the artist, Helsinki© Heikki Marila / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, Helsinki.Photo: Jussi Tiainen

Marika MäkeläIdän kukkia (Eastern Flowers), 2012oil, acrylic, glitter on wood67 x 67 inchesCourtesy of the artist and Galerie Anhava, Helsinki© Marika Mäkelä, Courtesy Galerie Anhava

Marika MäkeläKolme kertaa lämmin (Three Times Warm), 2013oil, acrylic, glitter on wood67 x 67 inchesCollection of the Sara Hildén Foundation / Sara Hildén Art Museum, Tampere, Finland© Marika MäkeläPhoto: Jussi Koivunen / Sara Hildén Art Museum


Marika MäkeläTiibetiläinen morsiussatula (Tibetan Bridal Saddle), 2013oil, acrylic, glitter on wood 67 x 67 inchesCollection of the Sara Hildén Foundation / Sara Hildén Art Museum, Tampere, Finland© Marika MäkeläPhotograph: Jussi Koivunen / Sara Hildén Art Museum

Marika MäkeläKaivausaarre, valkoiset vartijat (Jewel of Excavation, White Guardians), 2014mixed media on wood 13 3/4 x 13 3/4 x 4 inchesCourtesy of the artist and Galerie Anhava, Helsinki© Marika Mäkelä, Courtesy Galerie Anhava

Marika MäkeläKaivausaarre, valkoiset vartijat (Jewel of Excavation, White Guardians), 2014mixed media on wood 13 3/4 x 13 3/4 x 4 inches Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Anhava, Helsinki© Marika Mäkelä, Courtesy Galerie Anhava


Jarmo MäkiläKärpästen herra (Lord of the Flies), 2013fired clay11 pieces32 1/4 x 11 7/8 x 9 inches eachCourtesy of the artist and Galerie Forsblom, Helsinki© Jarmo Mäkilä, Courtesy Galerie Forsblom / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, HelsinkiPhotograph: Patrik Rastenberger

Jarmo MäkiläKuninkaiden kumarrus (The Bow of the Kings), 2014oil on canvas64 5/8 x 87 7/8 inches Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Forsblom, Helsinki© Jarmo Mäkilä, Courtesy Galerie Forsblom / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, HelsinkiPhotograph: Patrik Rastenberger

Jarmo MäkiläEuropa, Europa 2014oil on canvas87 5/8 x 64 7/8 inchesCourtesy of the artist and Galerie Forsblom, Helsinki© Jarmo Mäkilä, Courtesy Galerie Forsblom / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, HelsinkiPhotograph: Patrik Rastenberger


Rauha MäkiläPetite, 2012oil on canvas78 3/4 x 66 7/8 inchesPrivate collection, Finland© Rauha Mäkilä, Courtesy Helsinki Contemporary / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, HelsinkiPhoto: Jussi Tiainen

Rauha MäkiläAlek, 2013 oil on canvas47 1/4 x 43 1/4 inches Courtesy of the artist and Helsinki Contemporary© Rauha Mäkilä, Courtesy Helsinki Contemporary / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, HelsinkiPhoto: Ville Löppönen

Rauha MäkiläDoora, 2013oil on canvas47 1/4 x 39 3/8 inches Courtesy of the artist and Helsinki Contemporary© Rauha Mäkilä, Courtesy Helsinki Contemporary / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, HelsinkiPhoto: Ville Löppönen


Rauha MäkiläGerli, 2013oil on canvas31 1/2 x 23 5/8 inches Courtesy of the artist and Helsinki Contemporary© Rauha Mäkilä, Courtesy Helsinki Contemporary / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, HelsinkiPhoto: Ville Löppönen

Rauha MäkiläKamau, 2013oil on canvas39 3/8 x 27 1/2 inchesCourtesy of the artist and Helsinki Contemporary© Rauha Mäkilä, Courtesy Helsinki Contemporary / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, HelsinkiPhoto: Ville Löppönen

Rauha MäkiläMura, 2013oil on canvas31 1/2 x 23 5/8 inches Courtesy of the artist and Helsinki Contemporary© Rauha Mäkilä, Courtesy Helsinki Contemporary / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, HelsinkiPhoto: Ville Löppönen


Reima NevalainenBetween the Lines II, 2014acrylic, collage, ink on canvas65 x 79 inches Rafaela and Kaj Forsblom Collection, Helsinki© Reima Nevalainen, Courtesy RKF CollectionPhoto: Patrik Rastenberger

Reima NevalainenFramed, 2014acrylic and collage on canvas65 x 79 inches Rafaela and Kaj Forsblom Collection, Helsinki© Reima Nevalainen, Courtesy RKF Collection. Photo: Patrik Rastenberger

Leena NioAnsa II (Trap II), 2014oil on canvas82 1/2 x 98 1/2 inches Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Forsblom, Helsinki© Leena Nio, Courtesy Galerie Forsblom. Photo: Patrik Rastenberger


Leena NioSilmäpako I (Ladder I), 2014oil on canvas75 x 67 inches Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Forsblom, Helsinki© Leena Nio, Courtesy Galerie ForsblomPhoto: Patrik Rastenberger

Leena NioSpook, 2014oil on canvas75 x 67 inches Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Forsblom, Helsinki© Leena Nio, Courtesy Galerie ForsblomPhoto: Patrik Rastenberger

Vesa-Pekka RannikkoCanary, 20132-channel HD video installation, climbing ropes, carabinersdimensions variable, 5:00 min. loopCourtesy of the artist and Galerie Anhava, Helsinki© Vesa-Pekka Rannikko, Courtesy Galerie Anhava


Mari RantanenAnna (Ana), 2014acrylic and pigment on shaped canvas55 1/8 x 39 3/8 inches Courtesy of the artist and ArtHelix © Mari Rantanen, Courtesy ArtHelix, Brooklyn / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, Photograph: Jean-Baptiste Beranger

Mari RantanenHilma (Hilma), 2014acrylic and pigment on shaped canvas55 1/8 x 39 3/8 inches Courtesy of the artist and ArtHelix © Mari Rantanen, Courtesy ArtHelix, Brooklyn / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, Photograph: Jean-Baptiste Beranger

Mari RantanenSonja (Sonia), 2014acrylic and pigment on shaped canvas55 1/8 x 39 3/8 inchesCourtesy of the artist and ArtHelix, Brooklyn© Mari Rantanen, Courtesy ArtHelix, Brooklyn / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, Helsinki.Photograph: Jean-Baptiste Beranger


Mari RantanenYayoi (Yayoi), 2014acrylic and pigment on shaped canvas55 1/8 x 39 3/8 inches Courtesy of the artist and ArtHelix © Mari Rantanen, Courtesy ArtHelix, Brooklyn / 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / KUVASTO, Photograph: Jean-Baptiste Beranger

Mari SunnaCage, 2011oil on canvas23 5/8 x 25 1/4 inches The Saastamoninen Foundation Art Collection / EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art© Mari SunnaPhotograph: Ari Karttunen

Mari SunnaClose, 2013oil on canvas29 1/2 x 19 5/8 inches Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Anhava, Helsinki© Mari Sunna, Courtesy Galerie Anhava


Mari SunnaGladiator, 2013oil on canvas43 1/4 x 41 3/8 inches Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Anhava, Helsinki© Mari Sunna, Courtesy Galerie Anhava

Nanna SusiMenen tulen varas (Coming-Going-Thief), 2014oil on canvas63 x 70 7/8 inches Courtesy of the artist, Helsinki© Nanna SusiPhoto: Jussi Tiainen

Nanna SusiMökki, (Cottage), 2014oil on canvas63 x 70 7/8 inches Courtesy of the artist, Helsinki© Nanna SusiPhoto: Jussi Tiainen


Nanna SusiValkoinen pilvi (White Cloud), 2014oil on canvas67 x 67 inchesCourtesy of the artist, Helsinki© Nanna SusiPhoto: Jussi Tiainen

Sirpa SärkijärviViides sukupolvi (Fifth Generation), 2011acrylic on canvas41 3/8 x 55 1/8 inches Courtesy of the artist and Gallery AMA, Helsinki© Sirpa Särkijärvi, Courtesy Gallery AMA, Helsinki

Sirpa SärkijärviLapiomies (Shovelman), 2011acrylic on canvas41 3/8 x 55 1/8 inches Courtesy of the artist and Gallery AMA, Helsinki© Sirpa Särkijärvi, Courtesy Gallery AMA, Helsinki


Sirpa SärkijärviSon, 2011acrylic on canvas41 3/8 x 55 1/8 inches Courtesy of the artist and Gallery AMA, Helsinki© Sirpa Särkijärvi, Courtesy Gallery AMA, Helsinki

Anna TuoriIt Is All Now You See, 2013acrylic and oil on MDF board83 7/8 x 120 1/8 inches Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Anhava, Helsinki© Anna Tuori. Photo: Jussi Tiainen

Anna TuoriSplendor in the Grass, 2013acrylic and oil on MDF board83 7/8 x 120 1/8 inchesCourtesy of the artist and Galerie Anhava, Helsinki© Anna Tuori. Photo: Jussi Tiainen


Anna TuoriThings I’ve Seen I Can See No More, 2013acrylic and oil on MDF board84 x 120 1/8 inches Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Anhava, Helsinki© Anna TuoriPhoto: Jussi Tiainen

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Dark Days, Bright Nights: Contemporary Paintings from Finland...Dark Days, Bright Nights: Contemporary Paintings from Finland ctober , 1February 1, 16 Kemper Museum Charlotte Crosby