Jarmo Suojärvi: Brain Mushroom Avenger
The Old Town Hall, Porvoo Museum, Porvoo
- 22.1.2027–29.8.2027
Finnish ITE artist Jarmo Suojärvi (b. 1966) from Karkkila spent his childhood in Posio. He is a self-taught painter whose works convey the atmosphere of the northern wilderness but also encompass much more.
Suojärvi observes his surroundings with a keen eye and translates his experiences into his art. Surprising figures emerge from the bogs and amongst the gnarled birch trees. A cowboy has ended up at the edge of the forest and Elvis has turned up in a cottage. Wildlife moves unexpectedly through the urban environment.
Suojärvi’s artistic interests first emerged through poetry when he was still a teenager. After a hiatus of several years, he has rediscovered poetry. Suojärvi began painting in 1987. His works have been emerging at a rapid pace ever since.
The world depicted in Suojärvi’s paintings is an original blend of the northern spirit and popular culture. He uses colour masterfully, allowing it to shine in all its splendour throughout his works.
“Brain Mushroom Avenger” at the Porvoo Museum is Suojärvi’s first museum exhibition. The exhibition is being organised in collaboration with The Association for Rural Culture and Education.
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