Architecture of the Mind
Sculpture, Drawing and Soundscape Solo Exhibition
Featured works included Memory Chamber (sculpture, 40 × 40 × 40 cm), Present Tense (spiral staircase sculpture, 40 cm (H) × 10 cm (W)), large-scale drawings (120 × 80 cm), and an installation of wall-mounted staircases varying in size across the exhibition space, accompanied by miniature doors (10 × 20 cm) and windows (10 × 15 cm)
Asbestos Art Space
Helsinki, Finland
May 2026
An exhibition by Hannah and Marija Šumarac
Visual Artist - Sculpture & Drawing: Hannah
Sound Design: Marija Šumarac
Technical Sound Design: Josh Adam Bell
Exhibition Support: Cam Plummer
Graphic Design: Danilo Sovilj
Special Thanks: Atom Toys (equipment support)
Architecture of the Mind is a meditation on the psychological and emotional landscapes we inhabit. Through interactive sculpture, detailed drawings, and multimedia installations, this exhibition explores the intricate relationship between people and the spaces they occupy - both physically and mentally.
Inspired by the concept of architecture as a metaphor for the mind, the works in this exhibition reflect the complex, often fragmented nature of human thought, memory, and perception. Featuring stairways, passageways, and disorienting structures, the Exhibition creates environments that challenge navigation and invite introspection. These spaces, though abstract, embody the cyclical processes of thought, emotional
states, and the shifting nature of memory.
At the heart of this exhibition is a deep investigation into domestic architecture - the places we call home, and how they carry emotional weight through personal histories. The work reflects how familiar spaces can shift in meaning depending on one’s mental and emotional state, offering both comfort and tension.
Creating an immersive experience that invites reflection on how we shape and are shaped by the spaces around us.