Sound artist, composer and performer

Sateentekijät (Rainmakers) is an installation and composition for hands and gloves. The piece contains three movements: Vettä, Räntää and Lunta. Each of the movements gives an interpretation of weather conditions by mimicking the sounds of rain, sleet and snow through simple and relatable hand gestures. The actions create soundscapes which are emphasized and varied by using gloves made of different materials.

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Sateentekijät can be performed by a professional ensemble of 4+ members or it can be performed as a participatory performance with the audience.

The piece is a collaboration between composer Tytti Arola and visual artist Tuula Närhinen. The concept of rainmaking with clapping hands together was initiated by Närhinen and the idea was developed further into a musical composition by Arola.