- Exhibition at the Liszt Institute (Kaisaniemenkatu 10, 00100 Helsinki)
- Open from the 29th of September to the 30th of October 2025
Tree Dialogue is a cross-cultural art exhibition that reflects on tree connections in Finland, Hungary and Iceland. Through participatory methods, the exhibition invites visitors to engage with the natural world as experienced across these diverse landscapes, reflecting the cultural, ecological, and personal meanings of trees in each country.
Ásthildur Jónsdóttir, (http://astajons.com) is an artist, researcher, and curator based between Reykjavik and Helsinki. Her practice explores artistic actions for sustainability, community-based art, and participatory approaches that seek balance between human well-being and the integrity of nature. Concepts such as place, collective efficacy, and the relationship between people and their environments are central to her work. In this exhibition she works with Pál Rudas a craftsman that works with wood. With his keen eye for the natural grain and character of each piece of wood, he meticulously selects materials, often curly birch, for its durability and aesthetic qualities. The installation includes a video showing how the lathe spins the wood at high speed, and how Rudas uses specialized hand tools to carve, hollow, and refine the bowl's shape, working with precision, patience, and a deep respect for the material.
The installation features projected video, alongside sculptural works that explore scale, texture, and sensory engagement. Jónsdóttir transforms the turned wooden bowls crafted by Pál Rudas into immersive installations, arranging them in dialogue with large-scale drawings of tree leaves. The eThe exhibition also includes participatory elements for visitors. The exhibition also includes participatory elements for visitors.
You are warmly welcome to visit!
Tree Dialogue exhibition is open from the 29th of September to the 30th of October.
Open from Monday to Friday between 10:00am – 6:00pm.
Liszt Institute – Hungarian Cultural Center
Kaisaniemenkatu 10, 00100 Helsinki