Veikko Hirvimäki - Touches

*Our favorite*

”I’m drawn to the gentle and friendly character of Hirvimäki’s work. At a quick glance, the small components might resemble old tools or toys, yet in reality they are neither. The work does not imitate reality, but perhaps that is precisely what makes it so engaging and intriguing — it sets the imagination in motion. After all, the objects and things around us have more meaning than just being useful.”

-Aira, Chief Curator of Collections

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Sculptor Veikko Hirvimäki (b. 1941, Petäjävesi) began his career as a painter but has become especially known for his sculptures and installations, in which natural materials such as stone and wood play a central role. His works are characterized by a strong connection to nature, folk tradition, and mythology, often combining mysticism, playfulness, and a profound reflection on the human relationship with the natural world.