Jyrki Siukonen Finnish, b. 1959
Emmental, 2026
Black toner print on pearl paper, mounted on acid-free board, wood frame, plywood
28.5 x 21 x 2.4 cm
Edition 1 of 1 – Unique
Signed and dated
JSN003
In Emmental, Jyrki Siukonen juxtaposes a photographic image of a hand with a wooden panel punctuated by circular openings, playfully recalling the familiar appearance of Swiss cheese. Through these perforations,...
In Emmental, Jyrki Siukonen juxtaposes a photographic image of a hand with a wooden panel punctuated by circular openings, playfully recalling the familiar appearance of Swiss cheese. Through these perforations, fragments of the hand become visible, creating a dialogue between concealment and revelation, flatness and depth. The tactile quality of the wood, combined with the photographic representation of the hand—our most fundamental instrument of touch—evokes a sensory experience that extends beyond the visual. The work’s humorous title adds a Surrealist dimension to this unexpected encounter, transforming an ordinary material into a playful exploration of touch, perception, and the boundary between image and object.
