The Unglory is a series of three works reflecting the less visible aspects of artistic practice. The works focus on the processes that remain outside the exhibition space: studio experiments, late nights and weekends, mistakes, repetitions, and gradual learning. They form a portrait of artistic work as something continuous and often unresolved, where failure and development are inseparable.
The pieces are constructed entirely from used art materials—belonging both to the artist and to fellow artists—emphasizing cycles of reuse and the material reality behind artistic production. These materials carry traces of previous works, processes, and histories, becoming part of a layered narrative about making and unmaking.
An ironic layer runs through the series. An image documenting one of these works unexpectedly spread widely online, circulating under another artist’s name in international media and social platforms. Despite efforts to correct the attribution, the image continues to also circulate with incorrect authorship in some contexts. This situation highlights the fragile relationship between authorship, visibility, and recognition in the digital age.
At the same time, The Unglory reflects on the imbalance between artistic labour and its public perception. The majority of artistic work takes place outside moments of visibility—outside openings, presentations, or recognition—while public attention often focuses on the small, celebratory moments when the work is finally shown. The series shifts attention toward what remains behind those moments: the unseen, the unfinished, and the ongoing nature of artistic practice.
These works has been exhibited at
Kuva/Tila gallery, Helsinki, Finland, 2022
Purnu Art Center, Orivesi, Finland, 2022
Heureka, Vantaa, Finland 2024