Kettuki chose this work to the front cover of the EOA-conference program. It was the beginning of March 2022. The war had broken out in Europe.
Artist Aleksi Pietikäinen loves cats and dogs, music, art making and everyday life with important items. In the Kingdom of The Cats, the human part is to hover with his ideas in a hot air balloon in the sky.
This work reflects many concerns and hopes, what we are all sharing now. Brutality of the war, the need of equality and culture and hope for the future.
Kettuki – Equal Art & Studio Network & Promotion of Interests. Kettuki is Finland’s nationwide studio network for artists from outside the mainstream art world. Kettuki association was founded in 2002. The association consist of artists, art experts, professionals and 23 organizations in the field of art, culture and social services. Kettuki is the founder and coordinator of NOA Nordic Outsider Art network. Kettuki’s main goal is equality in art. Kettuki network aims to improve opportunities for people with intellectual and learning disabilities to study and practice art in both professional and recreational contexts.
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