Factory 2: Correspondences
조응 Correspondences 28.11.–31.12.2024, factory2, Seoul
The works of five Korean and Finnish artists, who work by hand using different natural materials, correspond as if they are exchanging handwritten letters. It creates a temporary ”commune” where diverse elements such as people and objects from here and there, light and colour of time and space converge and leave a lasting impression.
This exhibition, Correspondences, is a collaborative project between Factory2 in Seoul, Korea, and LOKAL in Helsinki, Finland. Factory2 has always sought to expand the boundaries of visual arts through a craft-based approach, uncovering creators who take slightly unconventional paths in their craft. By weaving stories within diverse contexts, the gallery introduces distinctive works that transcend traditional notions of craft and technique, forging meaningful connections with the present moment.
Factory 2: Correspondences
조응 Correspondences 28.11.–31.12.2024, factory2, Seoul
The works of five Korean and Finnish artists, who work by hand using different natural materials, correspond as if they are exchanging handwritten letters. It creates a temporary ”commune” where diverse elements such as people and objects from here and there, light and colour of time and space converge and leave a lasting impression.
This exhibition, Correspondences, is a collaborative project between Factory2 in Seoul, Korea, and LOKAL in Helsinki, Finland. Factory2 has always sought to expand the boundaries of visual arts through a craft-based approach, uncovering creators who take slightly unconventional paths in their craft. By weaving stories within diverse contexts, the gallery introduces distinctive works that transcend traditional notions of craft and technique, forging meaningful connections with the present moment.
In this exhibition, Katja Hagelstam, photographer and founder of LOKAL, and Hanni Koroma, an interior architect celebrated for her serene and reflective Finnish aesthetic, reinterpret the Factory2 space through their unique perspectives. Over the years, the two galleries have shared a creative dialogue, starting with the TypoCraftHelsinki exhibition in 2016. They expanded their collaboration through joint projects such as Coming Home in 2021 and Myriad, a solo exhibition of glass artist Renata Schirm, in 2022.
Presenting the following artists and creators:
Kyungwon Baek
Jungmo Yang
Sukyung Chung
Seungean Cha
Myungah Hyon
Antrei Hartikainen
Hanni Koroma
Heli Tuori-Luutonen
Milla Vaahtera
Nathalie Lautenbacher
Explore: Lokal Events
SOMMARSTILLEBEN
15.6.–24.8.2025
Lokal tekee tänä kesänä koko kesän mittaisen tutkimusmatkan Billnäsiin, vanhaan ruukkikylään Helsingin länsipuolella. Sommarstilleben -näyttely juhlii Lokalin perusarvoja ja tuo kauneutta taideteoksina, käsityönä ja käsintehtyinä kodintarvikkeina tilaan, jossa edelleen voimakkaasti kaikuu sen ainutlaatuinen historia. Asetelmat ovat oodi pohjoismaisen kesän maagiselle, ohikiitävälle luonteelle. Runsaus koostuu useiden suomalaisten ja suomessa asuvien nykytaiteilijoiden ja kädentaitajien teoksista, toteutettu eri välineillä ja materiaaleilla, vaihtelevissa mittakaavoissa ja aihepiireissä.
Institut finlandais: Almost All the Flowers in My Mother’s Garden
Lokal x Almost All the Flowers in My Mother’s Garden on jatketta Lokal Gallerian ja Institut Finlandaisin pitkäaikaiselle yhteistyölle. Tutustu uuteen käsintehtyjen taide- ja designteosten valikoimaan, joka on kuratoitu Hilla Kurjen valokuvanäyttelyn rinnalle Institut Finlandaisissa 12.4.–2.8.2025.
Bloom 2025 / Open Call
Meillä on ilo järjestää kahdeksas Bloom-näyttelymme, Lokalin joka toinen vuosi järjestettävä nuorten taiteilijoiden näyttely.
Lokal Bazar: Works on Paper
For three consecutive weekends we will host an event that we hope will spark your festive spirit and thoughtful gift-giving. Lokal Bazar: Works on Paper brings together a curated selection of artists’ drawings, paintings and prints on paper.