
Share, 2020
70,5 x 66 cm
oil on canvas
In private collection
MARI SUNNA (born 1972) is a completely distinctive artist, who invariably manages to evoke a sense of familiarity while remaining enigmatic at the same time. All her works are instantly recognisable: it is apparent whose mind, thoughts, and brushstrokes have created them. Sunna’s sensitivity, vigour, and confidence that borders on sleepwalking are qualities that are impossible to miss. The reality portrayed in her works fluctuates somewhere between the magic of Tarot cards, our shared reality, and spiritualised hallucinations. They evoke in the viewer a sense of perplexity, and joy.

Pigeon Man, 2021
oil on canvas
65 x 65 cm
In Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma Collection

Paintings
28 Oct – 21 Nov 2021
exhibition view

Servant, 2020
oil on canvas
41 x 41 cm
In private collection

White Shadow, 2018
oil on canvas
40 x 40 cm
In Saastamoinen Foundation collection

Remnant
7 Feb – 3 Mar 2019
exhibition view

Erase, 2018
oil on canvas
70,5 x 65,5 cm

Silent Singer, 2016
oil on canvas
90 x 85 cm
In private collection

Before Whisper
28 Apr – 22 May 2016
exhibition view

Protected, 2016
oil on canvas
100 x 80 cm
In Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma Collection

Glide, 2013
oil on canvas
40 x 35 cm

Gladiator, 2013
oil on canvas
110 x 105 cm

Minnie, 2013
oil on canvas
65 x 60 cm
In Helsinki Art Museum collection