Esa Laurema is known for his extensive artistic research and practice, combining artistic approaches and technical skills. He has created sculptures, kinetic artwork, and light-responsive installations.
His early participation in the DIMENSIO exhibitions in the 1970s, particularly the 1972 show at the MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART in Helsinki, marked a significant breakthrough in his career and established his reputation in the Finnish contemporary art scene. These DIMENSIO group exhibitions were pivotal in introducing innovative kinetic and light art to a broader audience in Finland and abroad, helping Laurema gain recognition as a leading figure in experimental and technological art.
His participation in exhibitions such as “Taide — Tietokone — Datart (Art — Computer — Data Art)” at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tampere in 1984 and “Sähkoeinen Taide (Electric Art)” in 1992/1995 at the Rauma Art Museum, and in 1995 at the Kuopio Art Museum, further highlights his commitment to integrating new media and technological innovation into his artistic practice.
SOLO SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2000 Espoo (fi), GALLERIA AARNI
1999 Espoo (fi), WEEGEE-GALLERIA
1998 Kerava (fi), KERAVA ART MUSEUM
1997 Tallinn (ee), LINNAGALERII
1997 Tallinn (ee), EESTI NÄITUSET
1996 Helsinki (fi), PAINTERS’ GALLERY
1996 — 1984 Espoo (fi), EKT-GALLERIA
1995 Espoo (fi), ESPOO CULTURAL CENTER
1991 Kokkola (fi), K.H. RENLUND MUSEUM
1991 Lappeenranta (fi), SOUTHERN KARELIAN ART MUSEUM
1990 Rovaniemi (fi), ROVANIEMI ART MUSEUM
1990 Tornio (fi), AINE ART MUSEUM
1990 Oulu (fi), OULU ART MUSEUM
1986 Helsinki (fi), AMOS ANDERSON ART MUSEUM
1984 Turku (fi), WÄINÖ AALTONEN ART MUSEUM
1984 Kemi (fi), KEMI ART MUSEUM
1984 Joensuu (fi), JOENSUU ART MUSEUM
1983 Helsinki (fi), GALLERY SCULPTOR
1975 Tampere (fi), MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
INTERNATIONAL SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
1997 Tallinn (ee), EESTI NÄITUSET
1997 Tallinn (ee), LINNAGALERII
1989 Berlin (de), (venue not specified)
1986 Hungary (hu), (venue not specified)
DIMENSIO
Esa Laurema was a founding member and president of the DIMENSIO group. He was involved in trans-disciplinary and experimental projects, frequently collaborating with other artists and exploring new artistic forms.
1984 — 1985 / 1996 — 2020
He was the President of the DIMENSIO group1Esa Laurema: Info. esalaurema.com. Published 2012. URL https://esalaurema.com/gallery/info Retrieved 20 MAY 2025.
DIMENSIO Exhibitions with contributions from Esa Laurema
2007 Tytyri (fi), TYTYRI CAVE, Dimensio
2007 Tallinn (ee), KUMU ART MUSEUM, Dimensio
2006 Siófok (hu), Dimensio
2006 Espoo (fi), ESPOO CULTURAL CENTRE, Dimensio
2005 Retretti (fi), RETRETTI CAVES, Dimensio
2004 Helsinki (fi), GALLERY SCULPTOR, Dimensio
2004 Kerava (fi), KERAVA ART MUSEUM, Dimensio
2003 Espoo (fi), OTSO GALLERY, Dimensio
2002 Raisio (fi), RAISIO ART MUSEUM, Dimensio
2002 Eger (hu), BAROQUE CHURCH, Dimensio (with Antti Maasalo)
2002 Salo (fi), SALO ART MUSEUM, 30 YEARS OF DIMENSIO EXHIBITION
2000 Tallinn (ee), KUNSTIHOONE, Dimensio
2000 Riga (lv), ARSENALS, Dimensio
1998 Saint Petersburg (ru), Dimensio
1997 Riga (lv), Dimensio
1997 Tallinn (ee), Dimensio
1992 Tampere (fi), MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART, Dimensio
1991 Dessau (de), BAUHAUS, DREI FINNISCHE DIMENSIONEN, Dimensio
1986 Helsinki (fi), AMOS ANDERSON MUSEUM, Dimensio
1984 Kemi (fi), KEMI ART MUSEUM, Dimensio
1984 Joensuu (fi), JOENSUU ART MUSEUM, Dimensio
1983 Helsinki (fi), GALLERY SCULPTOR, Dimensio
1978 Poznan (pl), Dimensio
1976 Hässelby (se), Dimensio
1976 Helsinki (fi), MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART, Dimensio
1973 Turku (fi), WÄINÖ AALTONEN ART MUSEUM, Dimensio
1972 Helsinki (fi), MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART, DIMENSIO
1999 — 2010
Esa Laurema served as the Vice President2Esa Laurema: Info. esalaurema.com. Published 2012. URL https://esalaurema.com/gallery/info Retrieved 20 MAY 2025.
STUDIES
1969 — 1973 Helsinki (fi), Finnish Academy of Fine Arts
BIO
2010 Died in Espoo (fi)
1950 Born in Helsinki (fi)
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