Suva deep Das is a multidisciplinary artist working with live art, sound art, and instrument sculpture, exploring how voice, action, and accumulated sonic forms create new kinds of listening and presence. Through performances, residencies, and collaborative sound projects, Suva’s practice blends found materials, durational approaches, and ritual-like interaction with space and audience. Their work includes multi-year sound collaborations (e.g., for YLE Ääniversumi), residencies in Finland and Europe, and international exhibitions such as UNESCO’s Artists at Risk Pavilion at the Venice Biennale (2024). Alongside performance, they build sculptural sound instruments—turning crafted objects into active participants in performances and exhibitions.

Suva deep Das

Suva deep Das is a multidisciplinary artist working with live art, sound art, and instrument sculpture, exploring how voice, action, and accumulated sonic forms create new kinds of listening and presence. Through performances, residencies, and collaborative sound projects, Suva’s practice blends found materials, durational approaches, and ritual-like interaction with space and audience. Their work includes multi-year sound collaborations (e.g., for YLE Ääniversumi), residencies in Finland and Europe, and international exhibitions such as UNESCO’s Artists at Risk Pavilion at the Venice Biennale (2024). Alongside performance, they build sculptural sound instruments—turning crafted objects into active participants in performances and exhibitions.

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Suva deep Das is a multidisciplinary artist working with live art, sound art, and instrument sculpture, exploring how voice, action, and accumulated sonic forms create new kinds of listening and presence. Through performances, residencies, and collaborative sound projects, Suva’s practice blends found materials, durational approaches, and ritual-like interaction with space and audience.

Their work includes multi-year sound collaborations (e.g., for YLE Ääniversumi), residencies in Finland and Europe, and international exhibitions such as UNESCO’s Artists at Risk Pavilion at the Venice Biennale (2024). Alongside performance, they build sculptural sound instruments—turning crafted objects into active participants in performances and exhibitions.

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Work Experience

Sound collaboration / artist project contributor (selected collaborations)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Collaborated with artists such as Eero Savela and others on sound art projects and performances, producing works released/streamed for public listening (YLE Ääniversumi) and presented in gallery/event settings across Finland and Europe.
Collaborating Artist at Funki Elephant Festival (Durational Collaboration)
September 9, 2017 - September 9, 2017
Durational sound collaboration (7 hours 45 minutes) with multiple artists during Funki Elephant Festival.
Board Member at Myymälä2 Gallery
January 1, 2017 - Present
Board member contributing to governance and program development since 2017.
Performance Artist at Hirvitalo Nykytaiteen Keskus
July 24, 2012 - July 24, 2012
Performed and contributed to the ‘Reality’ Performance Fiesta; involved in curatorial activities for immersive performance works.
Performance Artist at Venice Biennale Italian Pavilion – Helsinki
September 2, 2011 - September 2, 2011
Participated in performances associated with the Venice Biennale Italian Pavilion in Helsinki, contributing to live art and improvised sound performances.
Performance Artist at TeaK / Lapsody (Live Art Nights)
December 1, 2009 - December 3, 2009
Participated in nights of Live Art as part of TeaK program, contributing to multi-day live action performances.
Multidisciplinary Artist (Live Art, Sound Art, Instrument Sculpture, Performance)
January 1, 2004 - Present
Creates and presents live sound performances and sculptural sound instruments, often through collaboration with other artists. Builds and constructs sound sculptures/instruments from crafted and/or found materials and integrates voice, percussive action, and live sound with exhibition and event contexts. Has multiple collaborations and public presentations across Finland and Europe, including sound collaborations available via YLE Ääniversumi, residencies, group exhibitions, and international events including the Venice Biennale UNESCO Artists at Risk Pavilion (2024).
Artist (Multi-disciplinary art; sound and performance) at Freelance / Independent practice
January 1, 2001 - Present
Creates live art and sound works including sound instrument sculptures and sound installations, often through residencies, workshops, and performance collaborations. Develops projects combining sound, voice, percussion, found materials, and action, presented in exhibitions, festivals, and international venues.

Education

MA in Live Art & Performance Studies at TEAK Theater Academy, Helsinki, Finland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
MA in Visual Arts at Delhi College of Arts, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Bachelors Degree in Visual Arts at MSU, Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
MA in Live Art & Performance studies at Theater Academy (TEAK), Helsinki, Finland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
MA in Visual Arts at Delhi College of Arts, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Bachelors Degree in Visual Arts at MSU, Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
MA in Live Art & Performance studies at TEAK Theater Academy, Helsinki, Finland
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
MA in Visual Arts at Delhi College of Arts, India
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Bachelors Degree in Visual Arts at MSU, Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda, India
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

SKR Artist grant for Multi-Disciplinary Art (Reconstruction of cumulated Sound forms)
March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Taike Artist grant for Multi-Disciplinary Art
January 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018
SKR Artist grant for Multi-Disciplinary Art (Reconstruction of cumulated Sound forms)
January 3, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Taike Artist grant for Multi-Disciplinary Art
January 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018
SKR Artist grant for Multi-Disciplinary Art (Reconstruction of cumulated Sound forms)
January 3, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Taike Artist grant for Multi-Disciplinary Art
January 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization