Jenni Markkanen

1986 Espoo

I believe that when you process difficult issues in a calm and systematic way, they will eventually become manageable. My degree work is an attempt to process one such issue. This frightens me, but at the same time it fascinates me immensely and drives my creativity. The degree work is like a spring which nourishes you but which also poses the danger of sucking you in. You must dive under the surface, but only for so long as to be able to resurface. The degree work should not signify an end. On the other hand, the presence of a fundamental issue gives me an opportunity to define and strengthen my own boundaries. In my personal process, I subject myself to my own sensitivity, but only within the boundaries where I know I am strong. I will not do anything that I am not capable of. This is the way in which I will continue, and I have noticed that, ultimately, the boundaries are very clear.