Det vi dukar fram

My work "Det vi dukar fram" ( What we lay on the table 2026) is part of the exhibition Fluid Roots shown in Chappe 2.10-28.2.2027.

“Fluid roots” refers to roots that do not remain confined within borders; they spread, intertwine, and draw influences from various places, cultures, and traditions. Human being can feel at home in several different places or in various communities. In this view, a place belongs to the person, rather than the person belonging to the place.

A dynamic view of rootedness, the ability to create in the midst of change, is the true strength of the artists. It is an ability that can spread hope throughout our society. The artists’ personal and cultural roots comprise a broad network from which they can draw strength and inspiration. Like the artists themselves, these roots are viable and do not break during periods of transition. The ability to be creative in times of change is what keeps the roots grounded and alive. In a time that demands global interconnectedness and resilience, the idea of “fluid roots” reflects not only a contemporary identity but also a necessary future-oriented perspective.

The exhibition curator is Chappe’s Chief Curator Pia Hovi.

Tanja Is-selin has a strong sense of her roots: she knows where she comes from and who she is. Her artworks in the exhibition expresses this sense through food culture. The works portray the paternal side of her family, for whom food plays a significant role. In her works, Is-Selin combines objects she has made herself with ready-made objects and recycled materials.

Is-Selin's installations are like memories or dreamlike windows into her childhood and current life.