Jussi Nahkuri’s artistic practice is rooted in his fascination with photography’s ability to reflect the ever-changing nature of the surrounding world. His process begins with the systematic collection of photographic material captured at regular time intervals in carefully selected locations. At times, the camera remains still, while at others it follows the artist’s gaze, recording his observations as he interacts with his environment. As angles and lighting shift, different aspects are revealed, emphasizing the idea that landscape can be approached from multiple perspectives, both literally and figuratively.

Using a computer program he developed, each image is compressed into a thin, single line, and these lines are merged into layered compositions. The resulting works reflect the colors of the selected place and, together with shifting light and changing conditions over a defined period of time, translate duration into a visual form. The photographs are then laminated onto aluminum profiles, giving them a three-dimensional, sculptural quality. As viewers move around the works, shifting perspectives reveal different aspects of the image and highlight the continuous transformation of a place shaped by changing light and human presence. Nahkuri essentially visualizes what hindsight might look like.

Jussi Nahkuri was born in 1988, works and lives between Helsinki and Kouvola, Finland. In 2020 he graduated from Aalto University, School of Arts, Design and Architecture, with an MA degree. His works have been exhibited in institutions like the Finnish Museum of Photography in Helsinki.