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14.3.-3.5.2026
Wed-Sun 11-17
Laura & Rudi Merz
LEMPIASIOITA – FAVORITGREJER – FAVOURITE THINGS
Favorite Things is a joint exhibition by visual artist Laura Merz and carpenter Rudi Merz. The exhibition features works created using their favourite techniques and favorite subjects.
Father and daughter -duo has often worked together in recent years, creating participatory artworks and wooden sculptures for public spaces, among other things. Laura’s animal-themed ink paintings are inspired by her childhood memories of animals and her travels as an adult: an artist residency in Mongolia, horseback riding in nature parks, and safaris in West Africa. Rudi’s works include chairs and small wooden objects made from materials such as apple wood from Lohja.
Laura Merz (born 1982) is a visual artist and designer specializing in public art and illustration. Children’s books illustrated by Laura have been published in several countries, her work has been exhibited around the world and recognized with international awards. Laura’s work is characterized by curiosity, experimentation, and intuition. She works at the intersection of art and design, favoring traditional craft techniques and natural materials in her projects. The traces of handcrafting and the joy and humanity it produces are strongly present in all of Laura’s works. Through her work, she wants to emphasize the importance of imagination, playfulness, and creativity in our everyday lives.
Rudi Merz (born 1948) is a longtime member of Onoma who has had a long career as a furniture designer and carpenter. His work has been recognized in numerous competitions, and his furniture can be found in private homes and many prestigious public spaces. For the past 20 years, Rudi has been developing methods that will enable the profitable manufacture of high-quality carpentry products in Finland, today and in the future. He mainly works in his own workshop in Lohja, focusing on innovative woodworking with minimal investment and smart material sourcing.
Photo: Unto Rautio
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