Second Chance, an exhibition by Finnish Artist Siru Tuomisto presents assemblage sculptures in which everyday objects have been regenerated into new forms.  This exhibition explores the value of upcycling everyday objects, challenging the viewer to think about how they may reimagine their life by assembling objects of personal significance together in new, unexpected and clever ways. Tuomisto’s artwork challenges the viewer to a deeper relationship with objects, instead of blindly following one-off consumption culture.  A new, deeper approach can make something that was thought to be worn out, boring and ‘so last season’ into bright, fun, playful artworks, worth loving and taking care of. 
Tuomisto’s artworks radiate optimism and confidence that positive change is possible, and we can adapt a new more responsible way of life and give ourselves a second chance because … we all deserve ‘a second chance’. 

Artist Biography

Siru Tuomisto, an Artist-Designer, born in Finland has spent 18 years in New York, Los Angeles, London and Italy. Siru has an interior architect degree in UCLA and has worked for the movie industry in Hollywood, during which time she became convinced everything is possible to get built, unbuilt and rebuilt. Since then, Siru has been on Finnish TV, worked as an interior architect and a designer. Having always been creative, focusing on creating sustainable, repurposed art has been a natural continuation in her work.

Siru’s artwork challenges the viewer to a deeper relationship with objects, instead of blindly following one-off consumption culture. A new, deeper approach can make something that was thought to be worn out, boring and ‘so last season’ into bright, fun, playful artworks, worth loving and taking care of.

Image | Siru Tuomisto | Second Chance Alien Friends and Mothership 2024 | Risto Vauras