Created by the ceramicist Laura Pehkonen, the series of works “Merellä” (at sea) is a viewable and touchable abstract ceramic wall relief. Located on the walls of the 4th through to 6th floors of the H Building of the Vaasa Central Hospital, the work is a collage composed of several parts made out of unique, hand-made ceramic pieces.
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The so-called Percent for Art Principle was applied in procuring art for the H Building of the Vaasa Central Hospital in order to bring joy to both the hospital’s customers as well as the people who work there. The art found in the H building comprises both works commissioned for the hospital and deposited works. In addition, photographs from the various municipalities of the wellbeing services county can be found printed on different surfaces.
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The series of works “Herbarium” by the photographer Sandra Kantanen, located in the H Building of the Vaasa Central Hospital presents familiar and exotic plants with microscopic precision. The plants are photographed with a scanner and the resulting images are processed to such a large size that even the smallest details can stand out. The almost unnatural precision of the images manages to uncover something about the structure of nature.
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The two-part artwork Lumpeet by the photographer Santeri Tuori is located in the building of the Turku Student Village Tyyssija. The work depicts water lilies and aquatic plants. The video-controlled LED light grid that lights up in the evenings brings new layers to the work.
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Sara Wacklin often described perseverance, extraordinary courage, and an exemplary sense of solidarity. But what happened when the authorities left the city and the criminals decided to take the law into their own hands? The story is from Sara Wacklin's book? Hundrade minnen från Österbotten? from 1844.
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Of all the means of crossing the river, the rarest is probably the winter bridge. The story is from Sara Wacklin's book? Hundrade minnen från Österbotten? from 1844.
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All strata of the people took part in the old-time celebrations. The story is from Sara Wacklin's book? Hundrade minnen från Österbotten? from 1844.
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Definition of content? Relentlessness in the face of adversity, serenity in the face of suffering. The story of the remarkable descent is from Sara Wacklin's book? Hundrade minnen från Österbotten? from 1844.
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Friendship is gold, but what happened in Oulu when the unbreakable trust and playfulness of the two teachers shook hands? The story is from Sara Wacklin's book? Hundrade minnen från Österbotten? from 1844.
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