Kaivopuisto, Helsinki
2004

A Lifeline to Heavens

The peaceful character carved into wood on site surprises people in their everyday life.

The site specific decayed wood sculptures serve as habitats for microorganisms and increase the appreciation of decayed wood, and deepens peoples’ connection with nature. The sculpture helps maintain biodiversity and continues to live in symbiosis with the environment. 

Ecological wood sculpture
Commissioned by The City of Helsinki

Public Artwork - A Lifeline to Paradise - A carved reclining human figure emerging from a fallen tree trunk, partially covered in snow in a winter park. - Kaivopuisto, Helsinki 2004.
Public Artwork - A Lifeline to Paradise - A carved reclining human figure emerging from a fallen tree trunk, viewed from the side in a grassy park. - Kaivopuisto, Helsinki 2004.
Public Artwork - A Lifeline to Paradise - Close-up of a carved reclining human figure emerging from a fallen tree trunk in a park. - Kaivopuisto, Helsinki 2004.
Public Artwork - A Lifeline to Paradise - A carved reclining human figure emerging from a large fallen tree trunk in a grassy park landscape. - Kaivopuisto, Helsinki 2004.