Roiskunnan

Roiskunnan is a Finnish noun meaning the act of splashing, spraying, or spattering liquids. It derives from the verb roiskua and is used to describe both everyday actions and technical processes. The form roiskunnan often refers to the process itself or its result, such as a surface marked by splashes or a technique used by an artist.

In art discourse, roiskunnan describes an action-painting technique in which pigment is applied by flicking, dripping, or throwing onto a surface. The method emphasizes spontaneity, texture, and visible gesture, producing irregular patterns and a sense of movement. Finnish critics may compare roiskunnan to drip painting and splatter painting, while noting regional stylistic variations.

Practices involve various implements and media. Artists may use brushes, sticks, or their hands, with paints, inks, glazes, or other liquids. Surfaces range from canvas and paper to ceramics, with roiskunnan often combined with pouring, staining, or layering to build complex textures.

Beyond painting, roiskunnan can describe similar splashing effects in design, cleaning, and culinary contexts, where liquid application creates pattern or texture. Related terms in art discourse include splatter painting, drip painting, and action painting.