21st Century Still Life
France/ Finlande
2016jury
Classical still life paintings remind us of the fleeting nature of time and our own mortality. A close look at Vilma PIMENOFF’s work reveals that her still lifes are made with oilcloth. By using plastic material that takes hundreds of years to decompose, the artist reverses the relationship with the ephemeral.”21st Century Still Life” is the artist’s reflection on consumerism and the significant role that images have in today’s consumer societies.
Portfolio
About the artist
Vilma PIMENOFF (born in 1980) is a Finnish artist. Her work is often dealing with semiotics and explores the ways in which we perceive the world around us through signs and symbols. She is equally interested in observing cultural conventions through her study of everyday objects. PIMENOFF has a master’s degree in photography from London College of Communication, and she lives and works in Helsinki.