Bio
Kristian Koskela presents his media art and VJ performances under the name KOS (formerly KOSK). Since 2022, he has developed and performed live video art, focusing on layered visuals of noise, texture, and geometry.
His work explores memory and nostalgia through the processes of analogue and digital degradation, as well as the contrasts between natural and urban environments.
About VJing
A VJ (video jockey) creates and performs visual content in real time.
Their job is to shape and complement the atmosphere at events, concerts and clubs. They do this with varying techniques including generative art, layering of pre-made video clips, programming, and liquid light shows.
VJing has matured into an art form now seen in a wide range of events, but has its roots in underground movement, experimental art, and club culture.
For further reading of the history and culture I recommend the book Live Visuals: History, Theory, Practice by Steve Gibson et al.
performances
Soundvault Festival
Suvilahti, Helsinki
22-23/05/2026
LIWLIG
Helsinki
27-28/03/2026
Tampere Film Festival
Komediateatterin Palatsi, Tampere
07/03/2026
Hot Girl’s Night
Grotesk, Helsinki
30/01/2026
Souled Out
Grotesk, Helsinki
29/11/2025
Balearic Beats
Grotesk, Helsinki
22/11/2025
Signature Dark
WHS Teatteri Union, Helsinki
04/10/2025
Balearic Beats
Grotesk, Helsinki
30/08/2025
Peacekeepers
Tampere
17/01/2025
Bass Game
Tavara-Asema, Tampere
31/12/2024
Aavistus Festival
Valkoinen Sali, Helsinki
05/10/2024
Peacekeepers
Tampere
29/03/2024
Kotimaan Teknokatsaus
Kuudes Linja, Helsinki
23/03/2024
Electric Sensation
Möysän Musaklubi, Lahti
01/09/2023
Peacekeepers
Tampere
29/07/2023
London Zoo
Kaiku, Helsinki
05/01/2023
Endlessclubbin
Kotka
31/12/2022
Endlessclubbin
Kotka
26/11/2022
Playhouse
Helsinki
18/11/2022
Rakkautta & Raivoa Festival
Torvi, Lahti
23/07/2022
Rumble!
Torvi, Lahti
05/03/2022
Bachelor's Thesis: VJ-Demo
Full thesis available at Theseus
(Written in Finnish)
Thesis for my Bachelor of Culture and Arts at LAB University of Applied Sciences.
"VJ-demo: The production of video demos for audiovisual cultural events" is a thesis on the creation of demo videos open calls and a brief history of live video art.
The thesis focuses on the creation of two demo videos and applications for open calls. Each event reflects different types of video jockeys, which the thesis examines in relation to the history of audiovisual performances since the 18th century. The thesis also includes an in-depth look at the practical techniques and tools used in the applications as well as in general.