Otto Karvonen (FI): Vendace with Convictions

A large selection of vendance representing different faiths will be sold at the Fishmarket for a two-day period. These include Buddhist, Christian, Taoist, Jewish, Hindu and Islamic vendance. This piece leads the people shopping for fish to face new questions. What kind of similarities and differences do the fish representing various denominations have? How to put together a balanced and peaceful meal out of this pluralistic selection? The staff selling the fish with convictions provide the shoppers with hints and possible answers.

Otto Karvonen has specialised in his work in installations and performances that often happen in public spaces. His works are strongly time based and site-specific and their realisation varies according to the situation. By using -among other things- humour, irony and surprising confrontations, Karvonen aims to rouse unexpected thoughts in everyday situations.