Hermanni Keko

Hermanni Keko (b. 1987) uses the abstract form as a vehicle for exploring spatiality and the subtle forces of movement and perspective. His compositions are made up of centrally grouped elements that simultaneously appear to be fleeing from or moving toward the center. Although the initial set-up appears to be static and unchanging, every painting conveys the idea of potential change – something seems to be evolving or taking shape. The forms melt into each other, giving birth to new ones – they stand still, yet at the same time, they are in constant transition and motion.

Hermanni Keko graduated from the Lahti Institute of Design in 2012 and received a Master’s degree in fine arts from Aalto University in 2019. He has held solo exhibitions at TM Gallery in 2018, and he took part in the Young Artist’ Exhibition at Kunsthalle Helsinki in 2019.