The Gallery of Contemporary Textile Artists
Outi Martikainen
Finland
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Oulu University
Size: 750 x 1350 cm
Materials: heat moulded polyester felt
Date: 2004
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Way to Work
Size: 168 x 224 cm
Material: embroidery, heat moulded polyester felt
Date: 2009
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Laces
Size: 120 - 150 cm
Material: crochet, polypropylene cord
Date: 2005
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Cathedral
Size: 190 x 240 cm
Material: embroidery, insect net, nylon
Date: 2008
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The Girl is Growing
Size: 30 x 80 cm
Material: sewing, mix media, synthetic taffeta
Date: 2009
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The Finnish National Board of Education
Size: Not Available
Material: silkscreen printing on glass
Date: 2009
Outi Martikainen
The works are a record of small perceptions and memories in a concrete form, which may be presented as individual works composed of minor details or larger installations made up of large panels. Alongside her art practice she frequently works together with architects, experimenting with new combinations of materials to create permanent elements directly for an architectonic space.
Artist's Statement