Warrior, 2026

Mia Hamari often incorporates natural materials, metal, glass, ceramics and found objects into her sculptures. She sources materials for her pieces from her neighbourhood and flea markets, as well as from occasional donations.

She may also take apart earlier pieces to repurpose their components in new sculptures. She tests how the parts fit: at times they seem oversized or out of place, but occasionally they slot in so effortlessly that she simply nods – it is done. Her work is a process of fitting in and composing, like putting together a jigsaw puzzle.

Warrior is made from a small wooden child's body, integrated with a brush head and the blade of a farm harrow. The parts of the piece were discovered by accident. Initially, the blade struck Hamari as overly aggressive, so she left it unused for a long time. Eventually, it found its place in the piece Warrior, where it fits naturally. The work is likely related to cleaning – Mia Hamari hopes to be as efficient a cleaner as the character in the piece.