The Song of the Tail Added by MOA2006

Photo: Salla Viikka

A National Epic of a Lost People

The Song of the Tail - A National Epic of a Lost People is a visualised, mythological fairytale for adults in the format of a picture book. It strives to come across as an authentic scientific art historical book that presents the fragmented images and poems of an ancient matriarchal people to a large audience for the first time in history. The imaginary research party who assembled the book elucidates age-old material with their own interpretations and observations. The wholeness becomes a hypothetical game in which the reader/spectator has to re-evaluate his/her outlook on science, historiography, and maybe even the world. The Song of the Tail is an expedition into an experimental picture book.

Collaborator: Jaljentamo Jokela Oy

Salla Viikka has realised that using imagination to understand the world is just as correct and proper as using the scientific approach. Besides, she adds, it is fun in the imaginary world! In addition to folktales and mythology, Viikka especially prefers art that challenges its receiver. In the near future she intends to focus on exploring the combined power of images and words. She is currently working on a visualised adventure story for children.

Contact:
sviikka(at)welho.com