Lucas & Dalí
As I was strolling around with my camera, without any specific purpose really, I was attracted by two colourful chairs placed over some snow. There was not any snow anywhere around, so naturally, I become curious.
As it happened, the chairs were part of an exhibition in Gallery Kalleria in Kallio /Berghäll, a suburb of Helsinki.
Through the display window, I saw paintings on the floor, and except for a young man sitting at a dest and a dog underneath, there was no one else inside, so I decided to walk in.
Lucas, the young man, and his one year old dog, Dalí, greeted me welcome. I asked for permission to make pictures and we started talking. We conversed first in Finnish but switched almost immediately into Swedish as soon as we understood that we both were more fluent in the latter language.
Lucas Vogt, 34y/o, is an artist, exhibiting currently with his friend Walter Götsch who wasn't present at the moment.
Their paintings were bright and very colourful. I got the feelings that those two were playful and enjoying to create their cheerful art.
I had to watch my steps in that tiny gallery, as I've mentioned, all the painting were scattered on the floor, but Lucas was friendly and made me feel comfortable, so we had a long conversation.
When I asked him to think about an advice he might want to give to his younger self, he thought for a moment and then said: "I think I would rather ask my younger self to give me an advice."
That was something really new to hear; I can't recall a single similar answer in all my years of interviewing strangers.
"I've lived through many different phases, and there are definitely some that were unnecessarily weighed down by fears. To the 10 year younger me I wouldn't say much. That Lucas had lots of vitality and curious defiance, which my current self could do good to be reminded of."
"What does life mean to you, Lucas?"
"As far as the meaning of life goes I quite like the Kafka quote, "The meaning of life is that it stops". Or, ends, rather. To me the realization that something is transient can be intimidating at first, but ultimately it is what helps me appreciate the rareness and uniqueness about being alive."
"What inspires you in life? What do you love about yourself?"
"The complexity and nuances the world is full of. Perhaps it astonishes more than inspires, but the astonishment is inspiring. I like it when people are active together and collaborate. I love when I manage to facilitate such group ventures and chain reactions."
"What would you say to the world if you could send a message out there?"
"Prioritize playfulness! Fit as much of it into your daily tasks and routines as you can!"
"What do you like to do in your spare time / hobbies?"
"I like running, laughing with friends, and sleeping with my arms and legs completely spread out."
# 19 Under the table
52 in 2021 Challenge
Lucas & Dalí
As I was strolling around with my camera, without any specific purpose really, I was attracted by two colourful chairs placed over some snow. There was not any snow anywhere around, so naturally, I become curious.
As it happened, the chairs were part of an exhibition in Gallery Kalleria in Kallio /Berghäll, a suburb of Helsinki.
Through the display window, I saw paintings on the floor, and except for a young man sitting at a dest and a dog underneath, there was no one else inside, so I decided to walk in.
Lucas, the young man, and his one year old dog, Dalí, greeted me welcome. I asked for permission to make pictures and we started talking. We conversed first in Finnish but switched almost immediately into Swedish as soon as we understood that we both were more fluent in the latter language.
Lucas Vogt, 34y/o, is an artist, exhibiting currently with his friend Walter Götsch who wasn't present at the moment.
Their paintings were bright and very colourful. I got the feelings that those two were playful and enjoying to create their cheerful art.
I had to watch my steps in that tiny gallery, as I've mentioned, all the painting were scattered on the floor, but Lucas was friendly and made me feel comfortable, so we had a long conversation.
When I asked him to think about an advice he might want to give to his younger self, he thought for a moment and then said: "I think I would rather ask my younger self to give me an advice."
That was something really new to hear; I can't recall a single similar answer in all my years of interviewing strangers.
"I've lived through many different phases, and there are definitely some that were unnecessarily weighed down by fears. To the 10 year younger me I wouldn't say much. That Lucas had lots of vitality and curious defiance, which my current self could do good to be reminded of."
"What does life mean to you, Lucas?"
"As far as the meaning of life goes I quite like the Kafka quote, "The meaning of life is that it stops". Or, ends, rather. To me the realization that something is transient can be intimidating at first, but ultimately it is what helps me appreciate the rareness and uniqueness about being alive."
"What inspires you in life? What do you love about yourself?"
"The complexity and nuances the world is full of. Perhaps it astonishes more than inspires, but the astonishment is inspiring. I like it when people are active together and collaborate. I love when I manage to facilitate such group ventures and chain reactions."
"What would you say to the world if you could send a message out there?"
"Prioritize playfulness! Fit as much of it into your daily tasks and routines as you can!"
"What do you like to do in your spare time / hobbies?"
"I like running, laughing with friends, and sleeping with my arms and legs completely spread out."
# 19 Under the table
52 in 2021 Challenge