FREEDOM IS A CHOICE
Antti Eklund had his first solo art exhibit in Finland at Naantalin Taidehuone 10. - 29.8.2021.
The exhibit was about illuminating injustice, exposing the abuse of power and highlighting happiness.
His goal was to encourage and inspire people to act for a positive change.
Eklund believes that freedom is a choice, happiness is free and nothing in life is as permanent as change.
“Super Supermaose” ridicules the abuse of power. The 2 x 2 meter painting is covered in 23K gold leaf.
“Face of Death” plays on the tradition of death masks – and questions Trump´s actions.
The “St. Birgitta” paintings was sold at auction for charity.
“White Barry” asks Obama if his precidency would have been even more successful if he was white.
“I Had a Dream” reflects on the tragic end of Martin Luther King.
Some visitors found the paintings impactful from any angle.
The exhibit was extremely well liked and had a record audience.
The exhibit was well received by the press.
