Dates:
Fri, 14 Aug 2026, 11:00–Sun, 13 Sept 2026, 16:00
Markku Keränen’s tempera paintings are composed of playful abstract forms that appear to interact with one another. His circular motifs create the illusion of constant motion –shimmering, converging, and drifting apart again.
This continuous movement lends each form a distinct presence. Working in series, Keränen engages with long-standing traditions of painting, while his distinctive approach to composition allows new visual relationships to constantly emerge.
Keränen began his artistic career in the 1970s, gradually moving from figurative expression towards abstraction. Yet two elements have remained central throughout his oeuvre: color and light.
His paintings are distinguished by a luminous palette and a sense of harmony that transcends the everyday. In his recent works, serene hues unfold in subtle variations, with dozens of shades often brought together within a single composition.
Markku Keränen (b. 1945) graduated from the University of Art and Design Helsinki, where he later also taught. He has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Finland and abroad and his works are represented in major Finnish collections.
Galerie Forsblom
14.8.-13.9.2026
Tue-Fri 11.00–18.00
Sat-Sun 12.00–16.00
Free entry
Cost: Free
Categories: fine arts, art, exhibitions, art exhibitions
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