Leena Kela, Finland

Leena Kela is a distinguished performance artist, doctoral candidate at the Academy of Fine Arts of the University of the Arts Helsinki, and the artistic director of the New Performance Turku Biennale. She is renowned for her thought-provoking work that explores themes of existence, identity, and social interaction. Kela’s multidisciplinary approach integrates elements of installation, sculpture, and live performance, creating immersive experiences that challenge conventional perceptions of space and time.

In both her artistic practice and research, Kela delves into the dialogue between corporeality and materiality in performance art. Her performances play with and twist our relationship with everyday objects, perceptions, and phenomena. Kela has showcased her work internationally at performance art festivals, events, and exhibitions across every continent except Antarctica.