Installation view at Ateneum Museum of Modern Art (2018)
The white neon text draws attention to the Finnish Civil War, a brutal conflict that tore families apart. Relatives found themselves on opposing sides, and individuals from hostile factions would knock on doors under the pretext of searching for the father, often with the intent to cause harm or commit violence. This narrative is based on a real incident where a child opened the door, only to be confronted with the statement: “We came to kill your father.”
White neon 11mm. Dimensions: Height 17cm x Length 400cm.
The artwork was funded by Ateneum Art Museum, Helsinki.