I may fear the dark but fortunately you are by my side.
For most people the words dark and darkness bring to mind different kinds of symbolic meanings. One of the most common associations is related to death, and dark matters are often seen as scary, oppressive and ugly. Shadow of darkness assembles a group of themes that are covered in exhibitions and workshops, for example, not forgetting humour either. Darkness does not have to be dead serious!
Observe death from different perspectives in art and culture historical exhibitions and lectures, enjoy concerts on the theme of life and death in dark autumn evenings, search for the significances of dark and light in the calm atmosphere of an art retreat. You can also submerge yourself into the world of magic and urban mysticism via workshops, visit village parties which light up the dark or step into a frightening dark forest in the middle of the city.
Events:
Death and its many faces exhibition shows artworks from symbolism dating from the end of 19th century up to modern art. October 2010 - March 2011 at Wäinö Aaltonen Museum.
Live music and images of death - WAM concert series cover the themes and emotions of life and death. September - December 2010 at Wäinö Aaltonen Museum.
Aspects into the culture of dying: Death among us lecture series supports the exhibition Death and its many faces. Experts in different fields lay out perspectives into the culture of dying. There will also be death-related exhibitions in the Main Library. October - December 2010 at Turku Main Library.
Non-religious art retreats will provide an opportunity to relax and ponder the meaning of the dark season and the light. November 2010 and March 2011 by Turku Cultural Services office, the Artists’ Association Arte and the University of Turku (Department of Cultural Research).
Dimensions of the Dark Forest animation installation will take its visitors on an uplifting journey through a gloomy forest. Performances will be during the autumn of 2011. Working group: Helminen and Suominen.
Night in Villages consists of small-scale village festivities organised in the different districts of the City of Salo. Autumn 2011 (Unit for Cultural Services of the City of Salo).
Photo: Janna Johanna Amnelin
