Hanasaari Power Plant 1909 - 2023

The work deals with the industrial heritage of the Hanasaari Power Plant, which is located near Helsinki's Kalasatama area. With its closing in 2023, the artist tries to cope with its ambiguous past, from a peaceful fishing harbour, through an industrial marvel to an environmental nuisance. The artist also tries to address its future - a proposed cultural and residential area, still reeking of coal and cyanide.

2024

Hanasaari coal, digital render (2024)

Hanasaari Power Plant, digital render (2024)

Presentation

The project has been presented at the group exhibition of the Collective Intelligence residency at Gallery ARS Longa & Fönari (2024), and during Helsinki's Night of the Arts 2025 and the August 2025 Kalasatama's Art Walk.

Press

The project was presented through various social media outlets of the Gallery ARS Longa & Fönari.

Gallery View

Hanasaari B Power plant 1974 - 2023, Photo: Saša Nemec

Hanasaari B Power plant 1909 - 2023, archival image

Hanasaari B Power plant 1909 - 2023, photo courtesy of the artist

Hanasaari B Power plant 1909 - 2023, archival image

Thank You

The residency and creation of the project were supported by Gallery ARS Longa & Fönari, the Suomen Kulttuurirahasto foundation, with immense help from Maya Kubinova and Borealis Aurora. Technical support by Piknik Frequency Ry.