16/08/2026
4 DAYS BEFORE THE NON-ESSENTIAL ART TOY EXHIBITION.
Before the doors open, I want to publicly say thank you.
To every artist who trusted me with their work, thank you.
Every artist selected for this exhibition brings a perspective that is uniquely their own. My hope is that I’ve given each of them a platform worthy of what they have to say.
I don’t believe talent is something you can identify with the right words, verify with a fancy art degree, or measure by how polished someone’s portfolio looks.
I believe talent is the message you can’t stop yourself from sharing.
It’s the message you carry strongly enough to push through hardship, doubt, limited resources, and whatever medium happens to be available to you.
That’s what I see in these artists.
Raw talent. Distinct voices. People I genuinely believe are worth keeping an eye on.
And if you’re discovering them here, you’re getting early access.
ARTISTS:
Alex Markwith
Elias Erävalo
Yoshihito Suzuki
Shotgun Karaoke
Evelyn Virteve
Mainu Yinoot
Martin Acuña
Liisa Tuulikki
Rock Candy
Nigel Goh
And to the people working behind the scenes:
Jeongin Kim, Social Media Manager
Evelyn Virteve, Print Media
Lauri Niemi, Exhibition Set Design
Rock Candy, Selfie Mirror Art Installation
Thank you for the hours, the problem-solving, the physical work, the patience, and the belief.
And to everyone who believed these are ESSENTIAL talents who deserve to shine:
Thank you for trusting me.
4 days.
See you at the exhibition,
Farah Dilla
