Still Life – Before and After

Look, participate and leave a mark

Human life is a set of still lifes. The relationship between random objects and the living. The artwork is inspired by the glimpse into the moment captured in a still life, but also by whatever exists outside the frame. What has the life surrounding a still life been like and what will it become?

Our role in the still lifes is to observe and to experience.  To do and to make a difference. 

To look: at a picture of a still life painting.

A still life is a carefully framed picture, a knowingly chosen object and a composition eliminated from its surroundings. A tangible moment is preserved into a painting, becoming something timeless. 

To participate: a party. An interpretation of the painting.

A party interprets the world inside the painting. People taste different dishes, smell the air and touch the objects around them. Perhaps they’ll have a conversation and share of moment of wonder.

To leave a mark.

The initial composition is changed as the party commences. The participants leave their mark; a new still life is framed.

How to take part?

Oulu Theatre social media channels will post a set of three still lifes in the summer of 2025. Choose your favorite of the three and enter the draw for a chance to win tickets to the Still life — Before and After party thrown at Vinttikamari, Oulu Theatre. 

Party-goers are welcomed as they are and encouraged to participate within their own comfort zones. Children must be accompanied by adults.

Still life 1: Still Life with Blackening Apples, Helene Schjerfbeck 1944
Still life 2: to be announced
Still life 3: to be announced

www.hav-annacompany.fi 

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