Garden of Stones and a Thousand Flowers is research project studies intertwining of different art forms and philosophies by taking as a starting point novel Sophie's World by Norwegian writer Jostein Gaarder and work Icelandic conceptual artist Hreinn Fridfinnsson, Hulduklettur (Hidden Rock)  

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Just as modern physics tries to find a unified field theory, Garden of Stones and a Thousand Flowers builds dialogues between visual art, handicrafts, literature, music, philosophy and science in search of answers to fundamental questions.

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The name of the project refers to a Japanese rock garden, often called a Zen Garden and a medieval style known as Millefleurs literally "thousand flowers". ​​​ It brings together  works that explore human relationships with nature in space and time.

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Garden of Stones and Thousand Flowers is also considered in the sense of a kindergarten - place where children grow and develop. It provides the interactive participation for children to study philosophy and art.

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The exhibitions presents the works of artists: Anna Rikkinen, Annika Eklöf. Elina Honkanen, Helena Lehtinen, Petri Eklöf
Inni Pärnänen, Irene Sema. Janna Syvänoja, Nelli Tanner, Tarja Tuupanen, Veera Kulju, Vesa Nilsson

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Curators: Irene Sema and Nelli Tanner

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Website of the  project  Garden of Stones and a Thousand Flowers  >>

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