Is there somebody in your place of work who always washes everyone else’s coffee cups without a word of thanks, or seems to spend his or her every vacation ill? Someone whose computer always tends to crash at the critical moment?
In February 2011 the citizens of Turku were asked to report their colleagues in need of some cheering up. Reports were given to our Turku365 hotline by phone or using our online tip-off form. This second production by the Art Clinic was carried out by the Aurajoki Official Singers’ Group, who composed personalised songs of praise to seven individuals exposed by their co-workers. The songs were performed during working hours with the entire office surprised with polyphonic singing and cakes. Six of the songs were performed in April and one in October 2011. Few hard workers also received a letter and a cd with a song made for them as a suprise.
Place: several offices and institutions
Concept and direction Meiju Niskala. Assistant Meiju Lampinen. Composition, adaption and directing of the songs Kari Mäkiranta, lyrics Timo Väntsi. Production Emmi Kantonen / Turku365 Art Clinic. Photos Lilli Haapala and Anna-Sofia Sysser.
Choir: Aurajoki Official Singers’ Group
The artwork was a production of Art Clinic, where groups and private individuals created public urban artworks tailored for their personal skills and interests.