Lana Haga
A THOUSAND PLATEAUS
Solo exhibition at MUU Contemporary Art Centre, Helsinki, 9 – 31 August 2025
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The exhibition features new sculptures made of post-industrial plastic, reliefs made of cotton twine and oil paint as well as a textile and mirror installation, works that explore continuous transformation across material, process and conceptual systems. An audio work created in collaboration with the French sound artist Fayf Abad aims to activate the works in the exhibition and to create an immersive and contemplative space.
A Thousand Plateaus takes its title from the book by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari, referencing the idea of rhizomes—structures that grow in multiple directions without a fixed centre, forming an interconnected system. This concept closely mirrors Haga’s artistic process, which moves fluidly across different media and materials, embracing openness, transformation and chance encounters. Each work emerges within a system where materials, ideas, and techniques intersect organically. The rhizomatic nature of this process is not only present in how these works come into being but also in how they are visually perceived. The reference to plateaus in the title is twofold: it reflects the theoretical framework that underpins this exhibition and is physically embodied in the sculptural ridges and folds present in the works on display.
Fayf Abad’s 50-minute sound composition enhances the exhibition space, creating an immersive acoustic experience for visitors. Rooted in ambient and minimalist music, it encourages expanded awareness through sound. Rather than illustrating the artworks, it vibrates the space, connecting the visitor's experience with the art and architecture. The piece invites listeners to engage in a meditative experience, where sound is felt rather than analyzed.
The exhibition is supported by Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike), The Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland, Konstsamfundet and The VISEK Centre for the Promotion of Visual Art. The exhibition is a part of the Galleria Week Finland festival 26-31 August 2025.
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A THOUSAND PLATEAUS
Solo exhibition at MUU Contemporary Art Centre, Helsinki, 9 – 31 August 2025
The exhibition features new sculptures made of post-industrial plastic, reliefs made of cotton twine and oil paint as well as a textile and mirror installation, works that explore continuous transformation across material, process and conceptual systems. An audio work created in collaboration with the French sound artist Fayf Abad aims to activate the works in the exhibition and to create an immersive and contemplative space.
A Thousand Plateaus takes its title from the book by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari, referencing the idea of rhizomes—structures that grow in multiple directions without a fixed centre, forming an interconnected system. This concept closely mirrors Haga’s artistic process, which moves fluidly across different media and materials, embracing openness, transformation and chance encounters. Each work emerges within a system where materials, ideas, and techniques intersect organically. The rhizomatic nature of this process is not only present in how these works come into being but also in how they are visually perceived. The reference to plateaus in the title is twofold: it reflects the theoretical framework that underpins this exhibition and is physically embodied in the sculptural ridges and folds present in the works on display.
Fayf Abad’s 50-minute sound composition enhances the exhibition space, creating an immersive acoustic experience for visitors. Rooted in ambient and minimalist music, it encourages expanded awareness through sound. Rather than illustrating the artworks, it vibrates the space, connecting the visitor's experience with the art and architecture. The piece invites listeners to engage in a meditative experience, where sound is felt rather than analyzed.
The exhibition is supported by Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike), The Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland, Konstsamfundet and The VISEK Centre for the Promotion of Visual Art. The exhibition is a part of the Galleria Week Finland festival 26-31 August 2025.
