Severi Haapala: Draw a/the line
Draw a/the line -explores the notion of transformation.
Draw a/the line -art piece explores the notion of transformation over time. The kinetic line drawn by the light is never exactly the same — it is in constant transformation. The line is guided from above by thin threads that reshape its form. History is often depicted as a straight line where events follow one another; however, history is sometimes rewritten or shaped to appear differently, and it also matters whose history is being examined. By changing the article, we can turn the line into a boundary — either a personal one or one that concerns broader communities. Like history, these boundaries are also in constant flux.
Master of Social Sciences. Master of Culture and Arts. Bachelor of Live Performance Technology, b. 1979, lives in Helsinki, Finland
Information
Artwork finished in:
2026
Light sources, other materials and equipment used:
Led strip and motors
Dimensions of the work, approximately (width-height-depth):
4m x 2,5m x 0,3m
Approximate dimensions of the work for mailing / sending.:
1m x 0,3m x 0,3
Power consumption:
Standard mains current (10A/16A)
Sound in artwork:
no sound
Support and other structures:
The work needs support structures, hanging points, or similar
Structures, hardware and other equipment needed from the client.:
The piece needs four different hanging points, which can be done in various ways. The total weight is around 5kg.
Minimum height of the space:
2m
Minimum square meters of the space:
4
Requirements for the space: darkness, temperature, colouring (light / dark / specific colour / other) etc:
Dark space is preferred.
Building time and people required (estimate):
1,5h, one person.
Artist's presence:
Artist or their representative must be present during building
