This video work was created during a spring 2025 residency at AARK, an artist residency located in the Turku Archipelago. The days unfolded between sea, forest and sky – a studio without walls.
Each day brought new materials:
Slow photography became a method of translating natural rhythms into image sequences. The ink gestures echo planktonic movement, layered with silence and soft motion.
This work-in-progress is part of a larger series exploring environmental perception, time and artistic attention in fragile ecosystems.
Ollipekka Kangas is a Finnish visual artist, art educator, and creativity coach. He has exhibited his work since 1991 across major cities in Finland. With a Master of Arts degree, he currently teaches art education at the University of Turku. His work blends traditional techniques with digital and AI-driven tools. Ollipekka explores the intersection of nature, technology, and imagination in his projects. He is passionate about ecological thinking and sustainable art practices. A 4th dan black belt in Aikido, he also practices tai chi and qigong, which influence his artistic philosophy. His recent works include participatory art, VR experiments, and AI-generated visual storytelling. He believes art can transform how we see the world—and how we care for it.