Temporary Lightness

Hetkellinen keveys

”Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.”
— Pablo Picasso —

Children are the most vital, visible, and multifaceted living beings, representing the possibility of change and hope in humanity. No matter how we treat and evaluate kids, they stay here to care for themselves, each other, and our planet when we no longer exist. Therefore, we should never underestimate children and the power that dwells in them.

I explore childhood's joy, magic, and mystery in a fictional and staged portrait series of children. I reflect on many aspects of children growing up in our unpredictable society where circumstances change continuously. In addition to lightness and innocence, growth also includes many challenges and complex stages. I consider both sides and try to find a balance between them.

Growing up is both exciting and demanding, but most importantly, mandatory. If we help our children nurture their imagination and use it as adults, they will grow into happier survivors. The more resourceful adults children grow up to be, the better problem solvers the world will get — that could also mean a more positive turn for our planet.

This gallery contains only samples of this series because this is a large project that will contain about 60 images. My goal is to make a book out of this project.

Work in progress. Started at the end of 2019.