Mikko Ijäs
Basic information
b. 1978, Jyväskylä
Visual Artist, Media Artist, Painter, Photographer, Installation Artist
Residence: Helsinki
Contact information
Phone number: 00358 509122944
Email: mikkoijas@me.com
Artist’s Statement
Mikko Ijäs creates digital images using touch screen devices like Apple iPhone and the iPad. His work reflects his enthusiastic and insightful approach to his environment, visual culture and life in general. Questions on timeliness of art, evolution of culture and the nature of aesthetics, are typical in Ijäs' art. Ijäs' style is unique and it is emphasized with the digital devices he's using. But at the same time his work seems to echo his admiration towards 20th century masters like: van Gogh, Matisse and Picasso. For Mikko Ijäs reality seems to open limitless visual possibilities which penetrates to the very core of humanity.
Current information
Mikko Ijäs is a debutant artist of the Helsinki Festivals 2011! Collaboration with the mobile carrier ELISA continues through the year.http://www.helsinginjuhlaviikot.fi/en/debutants
Musical play "Kertomuksia keittiöstä" at The Finnish National Theatre september 2011 and January 2012. Set designs, video drawings and videos by Mikko Ijäs, lyrics by Sofi Oksanen, homoista and performed by Maija Kaunismaa, directed by Titta Halinen.
