Sandra Kantanen blends digital photography with Chinese ink aesthetics at Persons Projects

In Berlin, Persons Projects is showcasing "Bamboo Whispers in Fading Light," a solo exhibition by Finnish photographer Sandra Kantanen, associated with the Helsinki School. This exhibit combines digital photography with traditional Chinese shan shui painting and elements of Japanese aesthetics, crafting landscapes that blur the lines between reality and imagination. Having studied in Beijing during the early 2000s, Kantanen delves into Eastern philosophies that view nature as a subject for contemplation rather than domination. Her works reinterpret environments impacted by human actions, aspiring to depict idealized Asian landscapes. This exhibition reflects her enduring interest in endangered ecosystems and the role of artistic intervention.