Eero Markuksela
Basic information
b. 1952, Oulu
Visual Artist
Residence: HELSINKI
Contact information
Phone number: +358(0)504989531
Artist’s Statement
INTRODUCTION
Artist Eero Markuksela uses the tools of traditional East Asian ink painting. Another culture, it's way of thinking, poetry and way of compiling a picture draws him in. In his art, the marriage of picture and written text occurs.
As I paint outside, I can feel a presence around me and use the full spectrum of my senses. I want to feel, hear, smell and taste what i paint.
My art is a merge of tradition and contemporary, east and west. I'm compelled by Chinese philosophy. In my most known series of work "Legendoissa", I've portrayed the story of poet painters Han-Shan and She-Din. It consists of a seven part series of photographs and ink paintings, that have been juxtaposed with 17th century ink paintings.
My art has been on display in numerous private and joint exhibitions in Finland as well as abroad.
Artist Eero Markuksela uses the tools of traditional East Asian ink painting. Another culture, it's way of thinking, poetry and way of compiling a picture draws him in. In his art, the marriage of picture and written text occurs.
As I paint outside, I can feel a presence around me and use the full spectrum of my senses. I want to feel, hear, smell and taste what i paint.
My art is a merge of tradition and contemporary, east and west. I'm compelled by Chinese philosophy. In my most known series of work "Legendoissa", I've portrayed the story of poet painters Han-Shan and She-Din. It consists of a seven part series of photographs and ink paintings, that have been juxtaposed with 17th century ink paintings.
My art has been on display in numerous private and joint exhibitions in Finland as well as abroad.
Current information
2024 17.1-4.2 Private Exhibition at A2 Gallery,Helsinki2024 Private Exhibition Dongwu Art Institute, City of Suzhou Kiina.
2021 PrivateExhibition Laikku Galleria, City of Tampere
2020 Private Exhibition Luts Gallery, City of Lohja
2020 Private Exhibition at Malmi Gallery, City of Helsinki
2019 Private Exhibition Art Center, City of Valkeakoski
2018 Private Exhibition Wangjiang Art Gallery, China, City of Suzhou
2018 Private Exhibition at Poriginal Gallery, City of Pori
2018 Private Exhibition at Gallery 2, Ciy of Tampere
PUBLICATIONS: New book of mine called "Yi jin huan xiang" 30.10. 2020, Basam Books Previous book of mine
THE GARDEN OF THE ENLIGHTENED CHINESE published 19.5.2018, in the series of publication of Pori Art Museum
METAPHORICAL BELLS was published 26.9.2014, in the series of publication of Pori Art Museum