LOCATION
Wellenbad
IRIDESCENT
Videography
“Iridescence” is an optical phenomenon in which a surface appears in different colors depending on the perspective. For Niko Tiainen, the optical phenomenon becomes a metaphor for the audiovisual installation in the wave pool. The feed for the context-specific installation are image documents from the LICHTROUTEN 2002 to 2018. The transparency level of the countless images was modulated for the installation. Following an algorithmic set of rules, the image contents are superimposed in changing constellations — like in a chaotic storage. New visual worlds emerge that appear familiar but can no longer be deciphered visually.
NIKO TIANIEN
Niko Tiainen is a Finland-based multidisciplinary artist specializing in interactive outdoor projection mapping, video, light and sound installations.
His installations often combine conceptual ideas with abstract procedural materials, integrating structures and techniques of classical music.
INTERVIEW
For LICHTROUTEN, Niko Tianien has developed an interactive light installation that explores the phenomenon of iridescence – inspired by nature and the perception of light. In this interview, the artist gives an exciting insight into the interface between technology, perception and artistic intuition.
Link to Interview
EXHIBITIONS
2022 Topolcany (sk), PAZITE FESTIVAL A/V -live
2022 Topolcany (sk), KVANTUM FESTIVAL Interactive sound installation
2022 Rome (it), LIVE PERFORMERS MEETING A/V -live
2022 Turku (fi), KESÄRAUHA FESTIVAL interactive light- and sound installation
2022 Helsinki (fi), MERCEDES BENZ EQE interactive multi sensory projection
2022 Florida (us), DIGITAL GRAFFITI FESTIVAL Audiovisual projection mapping
2022 Dubai (us), DIGITAL EXTRAVAGANZA Audiovisual projection mapping
2022 New York (us), FOREIGN CORRESPONDE 1-channel video artwork
2022 Porvoo (se), PORVOON VALOT LIGHT FESTIVAL Audio visual water curtain projection
2022 Helsinki and Espoo (fi), JCDEAUX X-GALLERY 1-channel video artwork
2022 Eura (fi), DREAM LIGHT communal art project
2022 Rauma (fi), LUMEN LIGHT FESTIVAL interactive sound, laser and video installation
2022 Eurajoki (fi), VUOJOEN KARTANO 2-channel sound reactive projection mapping
2021 Tokio (jp), NEO SHIBYA TV 1-channel projection
2021 Nevski Novgorod (ru), INTERVALS FESTIVAL projection mapping
2021 Moscow (ru), BOMBA VIDEOFESTIVAL 1-channel video artwork
2021 Montreal (ca), MINUTE_MAPP FESTIVAL 3-channel projection mapping
2021 Kavala (gr), COSMOLIGHT FESTIVAL projection mapping
2021 Guara (br), I GUARA MAPPING FESTIVAL projection mapping
2021 Bali (id), COPYPLANET EXHIBITION 1-channel video installation
2021 Jyväskylä (fi), CITY OF LIGHT FESTIVAL 2-channel interactive projection mapping
2021 Kotka (fi), AALTOJA LIGHT FESTIVAL, 2-channel interactive projection mapping
2021 Nokia (fi), ARS108 interactive projection mapping
2021 Turku (fi), KESÄRAUHA FESTIVAL 2-channel interactive projection mapping
2021 Rauma (fi), LUMEN LIGHT FESTIVAL Projection mapping
2021 Kangasala (fi), NEW YEAR´S LIGHTS VENUE Projection mapping
2020 New York (us), CREATIVE CODE FESTIVAL “Ephyra” 1-channel video installation
2020 Porvoo (fi), CHRISTMAS PROJECTION “Himmeli” projection mapping
2020 Puumala (fi), CHRISTMAS PROJECTION “Joulutalot” projection mapping
2020 Kangasala (fi), VALOTORI PROJECT VOL.2 Communal art project and projection mapping
2020 Rauma (fi), SPARKLING NIGHT projection mapping
2020 Eurajoki (fi), EURAJOKI BEL CANTO R.Wagner ”Parsifal” Projection mapping
2020 Espoo (fi), SUVELAN BASAARI ”MODUS_0” generative projection mapping
2020 Linz (at), ARS ELECTRONICA FESTIVAL ”Hamistagan” new media installation
2020 Nurmijärvi (fi), A_K_7_V 7-veljestä 150-years 3D-Projection mapping,
2020 Eurajoki (fi), VUOJOEN KARTANO “POESIA” 3D-Projection mapping
2020 Jakarta (id), SUMONART LIGHT FESTIVAL Projection mapping
2020 Espoo (fi), EXPANDING NARRATIVES EXHIBITION 1-channel video- and sound installation
2020 Flux Island (us), EXHIBITION Video installation
2020 Datong (cn), ACSEE LIGHT FESTIVAL Projection mapping
2020 Helsinki (fi), LUX Helsinki / LLUX360 Interactive projection mapping
2019 Kangasala (fi), VALOTORI PROJECT Communal art project and projection mapping
2019 Sastamala (fi), SASTAMALA MAISEMISSA PROJECT interactive projection mapping
2019 Helsinki (fi), LIFT HELSINKI VJ
2019 Tampere (fi), VALOPOLKU LIGHT FESTIVAL Video installation
2019 Kiova (ua), KIEV LIGHT FESTIVAL 3D projection mapping
2019 Sastamala (fi), ALHGRENISTA WIRTASEEN EXHIBITION Video art work
2019 Helsinki (fi), ART FAIR SUOMI / KALLIO BREWERY BAR Video art work with t2+r -collective
2019 Tampere (fi), #ÄLÄJÄÄDY VENUE Audiovisual projection mapping with t2+r -collective
2018 Sastamala (fi), SATUJUNA-ASEMA Permanent audiovisual installation Suomen kirjamuseo Pukstaavi
2018 Sastamala (fi), SATUJUNA Permanent audiovisual installation Suomen kirjamuseo Pukstaavi
2018 Tampere (fi), PLAY, Interactice video artist with t2+r -collective
2018 Tampere (fi), TAMPEREEN VALOVIIKOT Audiovisual projection mapping with t2+r -collective
2018 Sastamala (fi), SYKE Audiovisual projection mapping with t2+r -collective
2018 Sastamala (fi), MANHATTAN STRUCTURES Photo:graphy exhibition
2017 Sastamala (fi), JOULU SAAPUU SASTAMALAAN Projection mapping
2017 Sastamala (fi), TYRVÄÄN PAPPILAN AVAJAISET Projection mapping
2016 Sastamala (fi), MANHATTAN STRUCTURES Photo:graphy exhibition
2015 Kirkkonummi (fi), MANHATTAN STRUCTURES Photo:graphy exhibition
2014 Helsinki (fi), MANHATTAN STRUCTURES Photo:graphy exhibition
2013 Turku (fi), COLOR, Photo:graphy exhibition
2012 Kirkkonummi (fi), TEN DAYS IN NEW YORK Photo:graphy exhibition
2011 Helsinki (fi), WATER 2 Photo:graphy exhibition
2011 Kirkkonummi (fi), WATER Photo:graphy exhibition
2011 Masala (fi), KOTIPAIKKANA MASALA Group exhibition
2011 Helsinki (fi), HELSINKI LATE HOURS Photo:graphy exhibition
2009 Copenhagen (dk), EUROPEAN KALEIDOSCOPE Group exhibition
2007 Luxenburg (lu), FAMILY OF MAN – CONNECTING CULTURES Group exhibition
STUDIES
2019 Aalto (fi), Aalto University: Master´s degree in New Media Design and Production (on going)
2016 — 2017 Helsinki (fi), Metropolia – University of Applied Science: SÄPE – Music theory and composing
2014 — 2016 (fi), AEL -Adult Education Center: Graphic design
2014 — 2015 Helsinki (fi), HUMAK – University of Applied Science: Producing
2003 — 2010 Kuopio (fi), Savonia – University of Applied Science: Bachelor Department of Music, pianoteacher
2005 — 2007 Jyväskylä (fi), JAMK – University of Applied Science: Pedagogical studies
2007 Bergen (no), University of Bergen,Grieg Academy Department of Music: Classical piano and Harpsichord
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