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Espoo Visual Artists’ Summer Exhibition.<\/strong>
Welcome to the opening ceremonies on Wednesday, June 25th at 17.00-20.00.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Espoo Visual Artists’ summer exhibition explores one of art\u2019s most timeless themes: light and shadow<\/strong>. Featuring works selected by member artists, the exhibition also includes poems and quotations that reflect on the theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light and shadow are more than just visual elements\u2014they shape mood, rhythm, and meaning. Their interplay creates tension, depth, and atmosphere. While light has traditionally symbolized truth and clarity, shadow often evokes mystery, the unknown, or the subconscious. Contemporary artists, however, challenge these notions, revealing the gentleness and presence found even in darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This dialogue between light and shadow becomes a conversation between reality and imagination, the visible and the hidden. Each artist\u2019s interpretation invites viewers into a deeper, more personal experience of the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open Tuesday\u2013Friday, 12:00\u201318:00. Closed on weekends.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poster design by Joonas Reijonen.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Marita
Marita Pelkonen, Helmi\u00e4ispilvet, akryyli, 80×60 cm, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Tiina
Tiina Laitanen, Viitta, musta vesiv\u00e4ri, 48 x 63 cm, 2025 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Johanna
Johanna Sipil\u00e4, Y\u00f6 ymp\u00e4rill\u00e4, \u00f6ljy ja tussi kankaalle, 100×100 cm, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\"Maija
Maija Klemetti, Olipa kerran III, pigmenttivedos pellavakankaalle, 56×35 cm, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Marja
Marja Maljonen, V\u00e4ri ja muoto, akryyli ja \u00f6ljy kankaalle, 80 x 100 cm, 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Essu
Essu Koskinen, The Way Back, \u00f6ljymaalaus levylle, 60 x 40 cm, 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5241,"template":"","tags":[17,15,71,16,42,13],"class_list":["post-5216","nayttelyt","type-nayttelyt","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-abstakti-maalaus","tag-maalaustaide","tag-nykytaide","tag-taidegalleria","tag-taidegrafiikka","tag-yhteiskunnallinen"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nLight and Shadow - Espoon Kuvataiteilijat<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Espoo Visual Artists' summer exhibition explores one of art\u2019s most timeless themes: light and shadow. 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