Laura Lappi: Metamorphosis

The first solo exhibition in the MENA region for the Finnish artist. Her work draws inspiration from ancient basilicas, cathedrals, and other Scandinavian wooden structures. Using wood as her primary medium, Lappi establishes a direct connection to her homeland and the natural world through sculptures that evoke architectural qualities.

Transformation is central to Lappi’s practice; the wall sculptures from her Basilica series show wood transitioning from a living organism to a shaped, discarded, reused, cut, and organised material. Layering wood to form intricate geometric patterns, she employs a charring technique using fire; the material  undergoes a profound metamorphosis, assuming an in-between state, half-dead and half-alive, resistant to preservation.

The exhibition also introduces a collection of drawings that offer a glimpse into her creative process and inner thoughts. These drawings serve as a bridge between the conceptual realm on paper and the tangible manifestation of transformation in her art, providing an illuminating perspective on her artistic journey.

To 26 April.