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The voice of the material – with Suvi Sysi

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The meaning of Suvi's works arises through being in touch with the materials, through the process, research, and wonder. Her practice often questions the boundary between a ready and an unready artwork.The meaning of Suvi's works arises through being in touch with the materials, through the process, research, and wonder. Her practice often questions the boundary between a ready and an unready artwork.


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