Sisu

Pencil on paper + digital painting
A3 size (42cm x 30cm)
Printed on Hahnemühle photo luster paper and mounted on 2mm Dibond
(2017)

“Sisu”  (meaning)
“Extraordinary determination, courage and resoluteness in the face of extreme adversity. An action mindset which enables individuals to reach beyond their present limitation, take action against all odds and transform barriers into frontiers. An integral element of Finnish culture and also a universal capacity which all we share”
This concept is strengthen by the Phoenix myth, the bird that rise to a brand new life from its own ashes.
This artwork is dedicated to a dear friend who had faced the unpredictable and has had the strength to go on. This is for Sarah.

This artwork is currently on display at Red Conception Gallery (Pursimiehenkatu 16, Helsinki) as part of the “Here We Are!” group exhibition (18.06.2017 – 06.10.2017)
Open from Monday to Friday: 11:00 – 22:00
Saturday: 12:00 – 22:00

This artwork is part of a set of 3 digital paintings as my homage to Finland 100th years anniversary.