Under the Surface
Time:
3.12.2022–8.1.2023
The art work can be viewed daily from 16:00 to 22:00.
Place:
Forum Marinum, Linnankatu 72.
The piece is located in a crane in front of Forum Marinum.
In co-operation with:
Forum Marinum
Forum Marinum:
The maritime centre is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00. On Independence Day, 6 December at 14:00 and 16:00, there will be guided tours (in Finnish) in the main exhibition, related to the history of Finland’s independence, at the price of an entrance ticket.
As its name suggests, the piece of light art called Under the Surface, and the soundscape associated with it, take you to experience life from a surprising perspective. This work of light art changes on a weekly basis and shows how different seasons look under the surface. Will you experience an autumnal storm or the gently lapping waves of the summer?
The work is part of the Light Orienteering, which includes 6 control points along the River Aura. The starting point for the orienteering is on the eastern shore of the river, opposite Turku City Hall. You can also experience the Under the Surface piece of light art without the orienteering, but it will light up to its true glory when you have completed the track of over 2 km.
The Light Orienteering and artwork are created jointly by Know Your Hoods and Jokojo. You can take part in the orienteering in Finnish, Swedish or English. Visit the Know Your Hoods website for more detailed instructions on how to participate in the Light Orienteering.
In the autumn of 2020, the City of Turku organised an open Ignite Turku idea competition, seeking for ideas to liven up the city centre and bring joy to the lives of Turku residents. Light Orienteering is one of the ideas selected for implementation through the competition.
Read more about the artists
Know Your Hoods is a service provided by CYF Digital, an expert in municipal marketing and integration in Turku. Its aim is to help immigrants find the most suitable place to live and inspire people to visit interesting places and events. Activities such as neighbourhood orienteering and different excursion challenges move people from one municipality to another.
Jokojo is a bold pioneer in interactive urban art and cultural experiences in Turku, with the dream of bringing static urban spaces to life. Jokojo’s creations combine art and digital technology in an interesting manner.
Maritime Experiences at Forum Marinum
At the maritime centre Forum Marinum, the entire family can dive into the history of seafaring in an inspiring way! The magnificent archipelago exhibition 40,000+ takes you on an unforgettable journey to the world’s largest archipelago and its brightest gems. Explore the miracles and organisms of marine nature from close proximity and travel on sound waves from Turku to Stockholm. In addition, the wide range of exhibitions includes Finnish Naval history, shipbuilding and changing art exhibitions. Located outside the maritime centre, Suomen Joutsen celebrated its 120th anniversary in summer 2022.