Crossing Lives | Mapping the World - Part 1
Kristiina Koskentola | Jens Pfeifer
Lumen Travo Gallery is proud to present two solo exhibitions, featuring works by Kristiina Koskentola and Jens Pfeifer. Though these artists come from different backgrounds, their practices resonate deeply, engaging in a dialogue centered on environmental consciousness, interconnectivity, and spirituality, exploring alternatives to anthropocentric views of the world.
As part of her solo show “Crossing Lives”, Kristiina Koskentola invites Manchu shamanic composer Han Xiaohan for a special concert at Lumen Travo Gallery. During the live performance, Han will engage with the sound installation Crossing Lives by Kristiina Koskentola, with whom he has been collaborating for the last five years.
A renowned master of the shaman drum, he invites the audience to experience the traditions of the Tungusic-Manchu people, incorporating shamanic instruments, vocal chants, and performance rooted in his culture.
Thursday 1 May, 17:00 – 18:00 hrs
Lumen Travo Gallery
Free admission
Han Xiaohan is a composer active in music and stage performances since 1993. Since 2003, he has focused on collecting, organizing, and reinterpreting the music of his Tungusic-Manchu heritage. For over two decades, Han has studied traditional Manchu music and recreated it based on its original structure. He has visited numerous remote Manchu villages in Northeast China and Inner Mongolia for field recordings. As Manchu culture and music fade, Han is dedicated to preserving the language and music, integrating both into his compositions. His portfolio includes film scores, songs, and music inspired by Manchu folklore, such as the Ulabun epic. His music blends ethnomusicology with modern Western composition methods, often combining poetry with songwriting.