In the Layers of Being
Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva, Lahti
- 9.10.2026–18.4.2027
The exhibition invites visitors to explore the many dimensions of what it means to be human.

In the Layers of Being presents works by four artists from the Päijät-Häme region who examine the human body and human experience from diverse perspectives. The exhibition centres on the work of painter Maria Laine and sculptor Marianne Siri, accompanied by a video and audio piece created specifically for this exhibition by visual artist Sami Leutola and dance artist Meri-Tuuli Risberg.
Laine’s meticulously rendered oil paintings draw viewers in with their realism, yet maintain a deliberate sense of composure and distance. Siri’s sculptures place the human body at the forefront, addressing themes such as biodiversity loss, intergenerational heritage, and a critique of contemporary consumerism. The works on display are crafted from plaster, ceramics, and acrylic resin.
Across the exhibition, the artists share a fascination with the details of the human form, close observation, the shifting boundaries of perception, and transience. Their processes are layered and time-intensive; allowing time to guide the work lends each piece a heightened sense of focus and presence.
The exhibition showcases new, previously unseen works by all four artists alongside pieces from Malva’s art collection.
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Museum contact details
Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva
Päijänteenkatu 9, 15140 Lahti
044 482 6042
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Päämäärä:
Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva, Päijänteenkatu 9, 15140 Lahti
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Admission fees
18/14/0 €
Payment methods
Yleisimmät pankki- ja luottokortit, käteinen, Epassi, Edenred Mobiili, Smartum Pay.
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 10:00-18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00-20:00 |
| Thu | 10:00-18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00-18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00-18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00-18:00 |

