Emil Wikström's Visavuori

As some of you might know, this year is the 100th anniversary of the Finnish independence. With this in mind we had a short but beautiful family outing to the home museum of Emil Wikström, a Finnish national sculptor.

A productive outing for sure, Jarmo. Thank you for the introduction to Emil's work.

Jarmo Juntunen said:

As some of you might know, this year is the 100th anniversary of the Finnish independence. With this in mind we had a short but beautiful family outing to the home museum of Emil Wikström, a Finnish national sculptor.

Väinämöinen (from the Finnish National Epic Kalevala)

A Horse Tamer

Field Marshal C.G.E. Mannerheim

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I have such an admiration for those who hew in stone. I dread that a button or nose would chip off and ruin 5 months of grueling work!

I will do a search on the sculptor, Emil Wickstrom.

Today I am one step more uneducated than I was yesterday!

Congrats on the celebration of the Finnish culture. I will devote tomorrow morning to getting some basic knowledge! Got worn out learning about the British Empire and the rule of the Tudors!

Asher

Asher, I feel really humbled if I was able to educate you. Actually most of the work on display in Visavuori is plaster models, used by the sculptor. Wikström worked mostly in bronze, I believe, and his final works are located all over the country. So, this exhibition was more concentrated in his work process.

Tom Robbins said:

A productive outing for sure, Jarmo. Thank you for the introduction to Emil's work.

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You're most welcome, Tom!