yhteyksissätaiteessa

Yhteyksissätaide, meaning "art in connection" or "connected art" in Finnish, is a contemporary art practice that emphasizes relationships and interactions as the core of the artwork. It moves beyond traditional object-based art to focus on the processes of creation, communication, and participation. Instead of producing a static piece, artists working in yhteyksissätaide often engage directly with individuals, communities, or environments, making the relationships formed and the experiences shared the artwork itself.

This approach can manifest in various forms, including collaborative projects, social experiments, community art initiatives, and relational aesthetics. The artist's role often shifts from solitary creator to facilitator, mediator, or participant within the unfolding social or relational dynamics. The focus is on the ephemeral, the process, and the human element, with the artwork existing not as a finished product but as a set of conditions or an ongoing event.

Yhteyksissätaide questions the traditional art market and gallery system, often seeking to operate outside of these established structures. The value of the artwork is derived from its social impact, the connections it fosters, and the dialogue it initiates, rather than its market price or aesthetic qualities alone. It invites viewers to become active participants, blurring the lines between artist, artwork, and audience. The emphasis is on the experience and the transformation that occurs through interaction.