Maaria Wirkkala - Thirst

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”The work creates an illusion of something otherworldly and transforms the entire structure of the space. In my mind, I imagine that some people have left their clothes on the rocks and stepped, via the ladder, into another reality. The ladder offers an escape from a harsh world.”

-Emilia, Guide

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Maaria Wirkkala (b. 1954, Helsinki) is best known for her site-specific installations and spatial works. Her art often explores themes such as memory, presence, boundaries, vulnerability, and the relationship between humans and the environment. Her works are typically built from subtle gestures, materials, and spatial situations that leave much open to the viewer’s interpretation. 

Wirkkala has participated in the Venice Biennale in 1995, 2001, and 2007.