Valo, jää light art path in Pikisaari 20.2. – 15.3.2026

The delicate light works of Valo, jää [light, ice/stay] art path draws memories of Pikisaari's past while also reflecting on its future. The light art path respects the unique darkness found right at the edge of the city lights.

The works are located along the Pikisaari shoreline path between Vanha villatehdas and the Korkeasaari bridge. There is no parking space in the immediate vicinity of the trail, so it is best to arrive on foot. The trail runs through uneven terrain, and there is no permanent lighting along it. Please, dress according to the changing weather and walking conditions.

The art works presented have been created as part of the Context-specific Light Art continuing education organized by the Art of Darkness as cultural heritage of urban landscape research project coordinated by the University of Oulu, Oulu school of Architecture. The education was led by Henrika Pihlajaniemi and Riikka Vuorenmaa. The light works were created by Meeri Alatalo, Riina Arvela, Päivi Charpentier, Kimmo Hanhela, Rami Hussain, Leena Kangas, Minna Kangasmaa, Jonna Liius, Päivi Paakinaho, Henna Raitala, Joona Räisänen, Heini Seppälä, Kari Södö, Katri Tenetz and Jussi Vikström.

Art of Darkness as Cultural Heritage of Urban Landscape is funded by Horizon Europe Innovation Action (IA). In addition to the University of Oulu, the multidisciplinary network includes: City of Oulu, Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands), University of Bologna (Italy), University of Aalborg (Denmark), Tallinn University of Technology and the City of Tallinn (Estonia), Montpellier Metropolitan Region (France), LUCI (France), International Urban Lighting Association, and the Finnish Light Art Society FLASH. Further information about the project