Observe Yourselves / Tutkiskelkaa Itseänne - Light Installation, Sotkamo
Land of Dreams / The Great Unknown, Kajaani Art Museum 2019
Land of Dreams, HAA Rantakasarmi Gallery, Helsinki 2021
signs of alchemy at Metanoia station, 2021
Insect Hotels at Metanoia Station, 2021
Hotel Apokatastasis I, Forum Box Gallery, Helsinki 2021
Hotel Apokatastasis II, Forum Box Gallery, Helsinki 2021
The Great Unknown, Kajaani Art Museum 2019
The Great Unknown, Kajaani Art Museum 2019
The Great Unknown, Kajaani Art Museum 2019
House & Garden, Hippolyte Gallery Helsinki 2017
House & Garden, Hippolyte Gallery Helsinki 2017
House & Garden, Hippolyte Gallery Helsinki 2017
House & Garden, Hippolyte Gallery Helsinki 2017
Blueberry Fields Forever 2017
Installation Detail, Huuto Gallery, Helsinki 2015
Installation Detail, Huuto Gallery, Helsinki 2015
Installation Detail, Huuto Gallery, Helsinki 2015
Beaconsfield Gallery Residency, London 2015
Beaconsfield Gallery Residency, London 2015
Installation Detail, Jonathan Viner, London 2006
Installation, Jonathan Viner, London 2006
Installation with video, Jonathan Viner, London 2006
Extend Your Neck, Cafe Gallery, London 2007
Installation and Performance, Artis & Stedelijk Museum, s-Hertogenbosch 2007
Installation and Performance, Artis & Stedelijk Museum, s-Hertogenbosch 2007
Installation, Jonathan Viner, London 2006
Installation, Jonathan Viner, London 2006
Installation Detail with Video, Central st Martins, London 2004
Installation with Video, Central St Martins, London 2004
Installation and Performance, Central St Martins, London 2004
Observe Yourselves / Tutkiskelkaa Itseänne - Light Installation, Sotkamo Observe yourselves’ title comes from a personal memory, in which the artist’s mother explained how the glass moved to give an answer “observe yourselves’ to a question, while playing Ouija board.An abandoned, empty space can be seen as symbolic representation of the mind and body.The neglected objects, junk and rubbish act as challenging, unexamined life experiences, or memories. They behave like pathogens in the body, blocking the flow of the life-giving energy, resulting in problems with mental and physical health.From a personal experience Kilpeläinen feels that in order to achieve mental and physical wellbeing, one has to turn inwards to observe oneself; mind and body. ‘Observe yourselves’ answer to a question, received decades ago, resonates in our times in which the most radical form of activism could be each individual’s personal, transformative process. Photo: Niko Kemppainen
Land of Dreams / The Great Unknown, Kajaani Art Museum 2019Land of Dreams title is a translation of a much loved Finnish tango ‘Satumaa’, which Heidi Kilpelainen sang during her Tango Therapy performance tour at Refugee Centres and war invalids and their widows homes in Finland. On this tour Kilpeläinen also invited the participants to sing back to her, in their own languages.The performances were filmed and edited into a three-channel video installation. Songs and encounters with people from Irak, Yemen, Syria, Afganistan, Somalia and Eritrea – to mention a few – combine with accounts of Finnish war invalids and widows in Kainuu, Finland.Tango Therapy is a performance in which artist Heidi Kilpeläinen sings to one person at a time, sitting on opposite chairs, while rest of the audience listens and follows the performance.Anyone from the audience is welcome to sit on the chair as it becomes free.It is an intimate and personal performance of songs, mainly of Finnish tangos, with no technology or amplification. The focus in the performance is on the human presence and eye contact. Understanding Finnish language is not necessary, it is the melody and the sentiment which communicate beyond the boundaries of language.Supported by: Kone Foundation, Arts Promotion Centre Finland, Beaconsfield Gallery, The Finnish Institute in London, HIAP and AVEK
Land of Dreams, HAA Rantakasarmi Gallery, Helsinki 2021Land of Dreams title is a translation of a much loved Finnish tango ‘Satumaa’, which Heidi Kilpelainen sang during her Tango Therapy performance tour at Refugee Centres and war invalids and their widows homes in Finland. On this tour Kilpeläinen also invited the participants to sing back to her, in their own languages.The performances were filmed and edited into a three-channel video installation. Songs and encounters with people from Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Afganistan, Somalia and Eritrea – to mention a few – combine with accounts of Finnish war invalids and widows in Kainuu, Finland.Tango Therapy is a performance in which artist Heidi Kilpeläinen sings to one person at a time, sitting on opposite chairs, while rest of the audience listens and follows the performance.Anyone from the audience is welcome to sit on the chair as it becomes free.It is an intimate and personal performance of songs, mainly of Finnish tangos, with no technology or amplification. The focus in the performance is on the human presence and eye contact. Understanding Finnish language is not necessary, it is the melody and the sentiment which communicate beyond the boundaries of language.Supported by: Koneen Foundation, Arts Promotion Centre Finland, Beaconsfield Gallery, The Finnish Institute in London, HIAP and AVEK
signs of alchemy at Metanoia station, 2021Drawings of signs of alchemy on snow, made with ash.
Insect Hotels at Metanoia Station, 2021Wood, hand towel and paint.
Hotel Apokatastasis I, Forum Box Gallery, Helsinki 2021 ‘Hotel Apokatastasis I and II’ - Bug Hotels, were created alongside an ongoing video project, in which ‘Insect police’ Heidi Kilpeläinen and her elderly father Reino - dressed in Reino’s old police uniforms - engage in various actions on a meadow, in order to save the insect population and the future of humanity. Internal organs as hotels nod toward humanity’s dependence on a healthy insect population and the urgent attention needed to avoid catastrophe. Personal, alchemical processes and quantum physics inspire this body of work. These Insect hotels were part of the ‘Companions’ exhibition at Forum Box Gallery, curated by Minna Haukka and Kristin Luke.
Hotel Apokatastasis II, Forum Box Gallery, Helsinki 2021 ‘Hotel Apokatastasis I and II’ - Bug Hotels, were created alongside an ongoing video project, in which ‘Insect police’ Heidi Kilpeläinen and her elderly father Reino - dressed in Reino’s old police uniforms - engage in various actions on a meadow, in order to save the insect population and the future of humanity. Internal organs as hotels nod toward humanity’s dependence on a healthy insect population and the urgent attention needed to avoid catastrophe. Personal, alchemical processes and quantum physics inspire this body of work. These Insect hotels were part of the ‘Companions’ exhibition at Forum Box Gallery, curated by Minna Haukka and Kristin Luke.
The Great Unknown, Kajaani Art Museum 2019Hideaway House. Wood, Disco-lights, Sound and Video. The Great Unknown, Kajaani Art Museum, June 6 – August 25, 2019
The Great Unknown, Kajaani Art Museum 2019Portrait of Daniel Cajanus, Oil on canvas 2019
The Great Unknown, Kajaani Art Museum 2019June 6 – August 25, 2019Heidi Kilpeläinen, who became known in the art world as HK119, emerged into the consciousness of the international art world as a musician and experimental performance and video artist. Her work draws from pop culture and sci-fi as well as from societal and political themes.Kainuu-based Kilpeläinen, who has been building her career in London, formed the name of her alter ego HK119 using her initials and date of birth. According to the artist the abbreviation is referencing a de-humanising technical or institutional code.The electro sermons of the early videos of HK119 were bustling with competitive society and individualism, omnipotent technological fantasies, terrors of war, and the coming ecological crisis. Her DIY music videos gained recognition and among others made Björk an enthusiastic fan. In 2006 - 2013 Kilpeläinen recorded three albums for One Little Indian Records which is also the record company behind Björk’s music.Kilpeläinen is not the first performer in her family. Kainuu-born Daniel Cajanus (1703–1749) had gigantism, but he turned his notable size into an advantage and ended up performing all around Europe. Now his legacy is kept alive in The Great Unknown exhibition in which Kilpeläinen discusses themes such as immigration and otherness through Cajanus. The Great Unknown exhibition includes video works and installations as well as Enoch Seeman’s huge portrait of Daniel Cajanus (1734) from the collections of the National Museum of Finland.Kilpeläinen’s works encourage us to think about similarities instead of differences, to reach over imaginary borders and limitations and to build bridges between different worlds, generations and cultures, just as she is doing in her ongoing Tango Therapy project (2015– ) and in the video work Land of Dreams (2019) in which she uses singing to interact with immigrants, war invalids and their widows. The exhibition stands up for boundless hospitality, consideration and caring.
House & Garden, Hippolyte Gallery Helsinki 2017Daniel Cajanus Poster Installation (approx. 6m x 4m) video works, paintings, works on paper, embroidery, sculpture, photography, floor installation and performance. As a part of Heidi Kilpeläinen’s exhibition House & Garden Photographic Gallery Hippolyte transforms into an artist’s work and living space as Kilpeläinen moves her artistic practice from London to Helsinki. During the opening night, Jan 4th 2017, Heidi Kilpeläinen performs a new piece that looks into the life of a Finnish “giant” Daniel Cajanus (1703–1749) who travelled extensively around Europe in his time.At the core of the exhibition lies Kilpeläinen’s ongoing research into the life of Daniel Cajanus, also know as “The Finnish Giant”. She became interested in his story after a genealogy revealed a family connection. Cajanus, who was 247,5 cm tall, made his living by exhibiting himself; he appeared in many European countries and attracted the interest of scientists, laypeople and royalty. Cajanus managed to accumulate a sizeable fortune that he used generously to support charities. Heidi Kilpeläinen’s research got a new twist when she, by an amazing coincidence, met a woman in London whose father owns a life size study of the portrait of Cajanus, painted in 1734 by a Polish portrait painter Enoch Seeman. The final version of the portrait is a part of the Finnish National Gallery’s collection. (Text: Kati Kivinen) For full description of House & Garden exhibition go to: http://www.hippolyte.fi/heidi-kilpelainen-house-garden-en/?lang=en The House & Garden Exhibition was curated with Kati Kivinen - PhD, curator, exhibitions / Museum of Contemporary Art KIASMA.
House & Garden, Hippolyte Gallery Helsinki 2017Daniel Cajanus Poster Installation (approx. 6m x 4m) video works, paintings, works on paper, embroidery, sculpture, photography, floor installation and performance. As a part of Heidi Kilpeläinen’s exhibition House & Garden Photographic Gallery Hippolyte transforms into an artist’s work and living space as Kilpeläinen moves her artistic practice from London to Helsinki. During the opening night, Jan 4th 2017, Heidi Kilpeläinen performs a new piece that looks into the life of a Finnish “giant” Daniel Cajanus (1703–1749) who travelled extensively around Europe in his time.At the core of the exhibition lies Kilpeläinen’s ongoing research into the life of Daniel Cajanus, also know as “The Finnish Giant”. She became interested in his story after a genealogy revealed a family connection. Cajanus, who was 247,5 cm tall, made his living by exhibiting himself; he appeared in many European countries and attracted the interest of scientists, laypeople and royalty. Cajanus managed to accumulate a sizeable fortune that he used generously to support charities. Heidi Kilpeläinen’s research got a new twist when she, by an amazing coincidence, met a woman in London whose father owns a life size study of the portrait of Cajanus, painted in 1734 by a Polish portrait painter Enoch Seeman. The final version of the portrait is a part of the Finnish National Gallery’s collection. (Text: Kati Kivinen) For full description of House & Garden exhibition go to: http://www.hippolyte.fi/heidi-kilpelainen-house-garden-en/?lang=en House & Garden Exhibition was curated with Kati Kivinen - PhD, curator, exhibitions / Museum of Contemporary Art KIASMA.
House & Garden, Hippolyte Gallery Helsinki 2017Daniel Cajanus Poster Installation, video works, paintings, works on paper, embroidery, sculpture, photography, floor installation and performance. As a part of Heidi Kilpeläinen’s exhibition House & Garden Photographic Gallery Hippolyte transforms into an artist’s work and living space as Kilpeläinen moves her artistic practice from London to Helsinki. During the opening night, Jan 4th 2017, Heidi Kilpeläinen performs a new piece that looks into the life of a Finnish “giant” Daniel Cajanus (1703–1749) who travelled extensively around Europe in his time.At the core of the exhibition lies Kilpeläinen’s ongoing research into the life of Daniel Cajanus, also know as “The Finnish Giant”. She became interested in his story after a genealogy revealed a family connection. Cajanus, who was 247,5 cm tall, made his living by exhibiting himself; he appeared in many European countries and attracted the interest of scientists, laypeople and royalty. Cajanus managed to accumulate a sizeable fortune that he used generously to support charities. Heidi Kilpeläinen’s research got a new twist when she, by an amazing coincidence, met a woman in London whose father owns a life size study of the portrait of Cajanus, painted in 1734 by a Polish portrait painter Enoch Seeman. The final version of the portrait is a part of the Finnish National Gallery’s collection. (Text: Kati Kivinen) For full description of House & Garden exhibition go to: http://www.hippolyte.fi/heidi-kilpelainen-house-garden-en/?lang=en House & Garden Exhibition was curated with Kati Kivinen - PhD, curator, exhibitions / Museum of Contemporary Art KIASMA.
House & Garden, Hippolyte Gallery Helsinki 2017Daniel Cajanus Poster Installation (approx. 4m x 5m) video works, paintings, works on paper, embroidery, sculpture, photography, floor installation and performance. As a part of Heidi Kilpeläinen’s exhibition House & Garden Photographic Gallery Hippolyte transforms into an artist’s work and living space as Kilpeläinen moves her artistic practice from London to Helsinki. During the opening night, Jan 4th 2017, Heidi Kilpeläinen performs a new piece that looks into the life of a Finnish “giant” Daniel Cajanus (1703–1749) who travelled extensively around Europe in his time.At the core of the exhibition lies Kilpeläinen’s ongoing research into the life of Daniel Cajanus, also know as “The Finnish Giant”. She became interested in his story after a genealogy revealed a family connection. Cajanus, who was 247,5 cm tall, made his living by exhibiting himself; he appeared in many European countries and attracted the interest of scientists, laypeople and royalty. Cajanus managed to accumulate a sizeable fortune that he used generously to support charities. Heidi Kilpeläinen’s research got a new twist when she, by an amazing coincidence, met a woman in London whose father owns a life size study of the portrait of Cajanus, painted in 1734 by a Polish portrait painter Enoch Seeman. The final version of the portrait is a part of the Finnish National Gallery’s collection. (Text: Kati Kivinen, art historian and curator) For full description of House & Garden exhibition go to: http://www.hippolyte.fi/heidi-kilpelainen-house-garden-en/?lang=en House & garden Exhibition was curated with Kati Kivinen - PhD, curator, exhibitions / Museum of Contemporary Art KIASMA.
Blueberry Fields Forever 2017Poster Installation, Dimensions Variable 2017.As a part of Heidi Kilpeläinen’s exhibition House & Garden Photographic Gallery Hippolyte transforms into an artist’s work and living space as Kilpeläinen moves her artistic practice from London to Helsinki. During the opening night, Jan 4th 2017, Heidi Kilpeläinen performs a new piece that looks into the life of a Finnish “giant” Daniel Cajanus (1703–1749) who travelled extensively around Europe in his time.At the core of the exhibition lies Kilpeläinen’s ongoing research into the life of Daniel Cajanus, also know as “The Finnish Giant”. She became interested in his story after a genealogy revealed a family connection. Cajanus, who was 247,5 cm tall, made his living by exhibiting himself; he appeared in many European countries and attracted the interest of scientists, laypeople and royalty. Cajanus managed to accumulate a sizeable fortune that he used generously to support charities. Heidi Kilpeläinen’s research got a new twist when she, by an amazing coincidence, met a woman in London whose father owns a life size study of the portrait of Cajanus, painted in 1734 by a Polish portrait painter Enoch Seeman. The final version of the portrait is a part of the Finnish National Gallery’s collection. (Text: Kati Kivinen)For full description of House & Garden exhibition go to: http://www.hippolyte.fi/heidi-kilpelainen-house-garden-en/?lang=en House & Garden Exhibition was curated with Kati Kivinen - PhD, curator, exhibitions / Museum of Contemporary Art KIASMA.
Installation Detail, Huuto Gallery, Helsinki 2015Mixed Media Posters and Plastic
Installation Detail, Huuto Gallery, Helsinki 2015Paper, Plastic Bin Liners, Plastic, Lightbox and Video
Installation Detail, Huuto Gallery, Helsinki 2015Paper, Plastic Bin Liners, Plastic, Lightbox and Video
Beaconsfield Gallery Residency, London 2015Microphone Stands, Light Bulbs, Lights, Paper, Newspaper, T- Shirts, Ceramic, Plinths, Rope, Computer, Video Camera and Sound
Beaconsfield Gallery Residency, London 2015Microphone Stands, Light Bulbs, Laser, Paper, Fabric, Plinth, Tape, Rope, Chair, Carpet, Video Camera and Sound
Installation Detail, Jonathan Viner, London 2006Kapa Board, Painted MDF, Wood, Sound and Video
Installation, Jonathan Viner, London 2006Kapa Board, Painted MDF, Wood, and Light
Installation with video, Jonathan Viner, London 2006Kapa Board, Painted MDF, Wood, Sound and Video
Extend Your Neck, Cafe Gallery, London 2007Kapa Board, Painted MDF, Wire, Sound and Video
Installation and Performance, Artis & Stedelijk Museum, s-Hertogenbosch 2007Painted MDF, Rope, Sound and Video
Installation and Performance, Artis & Stedelijk Museum, s-Hertogenbosch 2007Painted MDF, Rope, Sound, Light and Video
Installation, Jonathan Viner, London 2006Kapa Board, Painted MDF, Wood and Light
Installation, Jonathan Viner, London 2006Kapa Board, Painted MDF, Wood, Sound and Light
Installation Detail with Video, Central st Martins, London 2004Painted MDF, Rope, Light, Sound and Video
Installation with Video, Central St Martins, London 2004Painted MDF, Rope, Light, Sound and Video
Installation and Performance, Central St Martins, London 2004Painted MDF, Rope, Light, Sound and Live Performance
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