Welcome to the exhibition opening on Tuesday November 17th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

For some time now, I have been exploring stones reflectin on their various forms. Through painting, I have sought to capture the feel, weight, colours, and rhythm of a stone. Beyond its physical weight, a stone carries many symbolic meanings and dimensions; it might represent, for instance, memories, points of pain, or people. This exhibition explores these various perspectives, inviting the viewer to pause in the presence of the stones and reflect on their own relationship with this ancient element.

Mirja Väyrynen graduated as a visual artist from Novia University of Applied Sciences in 2025. She also completed professional studies in painting at the Free Art School (Vapaa Taidekoulu). Väyrynen lives and works in Helsinki. The upcoming exhibition is her third solo exhibition. Väyrynen works primarily with oil painting. Her practice encompasses several themes, which often intertwine. Currently, stones form a significant part of her artistic work.

Text from the exhibition:

"I stroke the surface—smooth and warmed by the sun. I slide my fingers beneath the moss. Soil fills the space under my fingernails. The earth has a scent. I find a stone that is rough, damp, and radiates a cool chill."

Above the work: Hiljaisuuteen kätkeytyneet/Hidden in Silence, 2025, oil on canvas, 109,5 x 104,5 cm

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