Merenkehto ( The cradle of the ocean) is a soft textile-based sculpture/mermaid. The work is focused on playing, healing, and interacting.

Lay down to listen to a bedtime story of mermaids. The sound piece includes a story that my mother used to tell me ( and some a mermaid singing). The work also invites you to do a spell of letting go; focus on one thing of your life you are ready to let go of, something you don’t want to carry with you anymore. Let it flow through your body while holding a piece of fabric hair. Attach it to the mermaid’s head so they can carry your troubles for you. Every evening she will dive into an ocean of tears to wash your worries away.

Listen the bedtime story that was part of the installation

The installation was part of Picnic Ma Exhibition at Bergen Kunsthall 8.4-8.5.2022

article about the exhibition 1

article about the exhibition 2

Photos 1, 2 and 6 by Bjarte Bjørkum