Juan Kasari: Absence, Absence III, Absence V & Absence V part II

The artworks are large abstract colour surfaces that avoid both the figurative idiom and narrativity.

The artworks are large abstract colour surfaces that avoid both the figurative idiom and narrativity. They are also in a constant state of change. The artificial and natural light, the layers of superimposed video projections and the viewer’s presence all play upon the gallery space and the works, giving rise to new changeable meanings.

Absence Juan Kasari

Absence, 2019

Absence III Juan Kasari

Absence III, 2022

Absence V + Absence V part II Juan Kasari Photo: Juan Kasari

Absence V, 2023

Absence V + Absence V part II Juan Kasari Photo: Juan Kasari

Absence V part II, 2023

Which kind of light sources and what other materials and equipment are used?
Absence and Absence III: Video projectors.
Absence V & part II: Video projectors + profile lights (2).

Please provide the dimensions of the work. Approximate size will do. Please mention if the work can be adjusted. (width-height-depth):
Absence: 2 m x 3 m.
Absence III - Absence V: Site specific and variable.

Electricity consumption:
Standard mains current (10A/16A).

Does the artwork use sound?
Absence: Ambient sound.
Absence III and Absence V & part II: No sound.

Support and other structures:
The work includes all the necessary structures.

Please state which structures, hardware or other equipment is needed from the client:
Video projectors.

Minimum height of the space:
2 meters.

Minimum square meters of the space:
Absence and Absence III: 20 m2.
Absence V & part II: 40 m2.

Requirements for the space: darkness, temperature, colouring (light / dark / specific colour / other) etc.:
Darkness. No direct or bright light.

Building time and people required (estimate):
Absence: 3-5 hours.
Absence III: One working day.
Absence V & part II: 1-3 days.

Artist's presence:
Absence and Absence III: Guidance can be provided for building.
Absence V & part II: Artist or their representative must be present during building.

Seen before at:
Absence III: Muu ry mediataidetori 2022.
Absence V & part II: Lux Helsinki 2024

CONTACT INFORMATION

BLAF Best of Light Art in Finland
is hosted by
Finnish Light Art Society FLASH
2877700-6
LightArtFi

Producer: Annukka Ketola
annukka.ketola@valotaiteenseura.fi
+358 40 735 3972

Curators:
Mia Kivinen / mia.kivinen@valotaiteenseura.fi
Anna Björklund / anna.bjorklund@valotaiteenseura.fi

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