At the centre of the series is the human figure, surrounded by geometric planes and forms that evoke institutional or strictly defined interior spaces. The bodies appear to sink, bend, or be pressed against surfaces that simultaneously support and restrict their movement.
Ojala is known for his digital collage technique, which gives his images a sense of materiality, combining the qualities of relief, paper cut-outs, and sculpture. In this series, the emphasis shifts from narrative representation toward an examination of how environments and surrounding spaces silently organize bodies, direct movement, and shape our inner worlds through invisible systems.
Eiko Ojala (b. 1982) is an internationally acclaimed illustrator whose work regularly appears in leading newspapers and magazines across Europe and the United States. His creative process revolves around the exploration of form, with a particular focus on light and shadow. Ojala strives to keep his illustrations as minimal and carefully considered as possible, combining exceptional craftsmanship with clear, inventive ideas.
Thanks: Lilian Hiob-Küttis, Ott Kangur, Siim Vahur, Villem Säre, Ville Ojala, Hugo Ojala, Laura Ojala.
The exhibition is supported by Cultural Endowment of Estonia.
