By Leif Blomqvist: In autumn 1999, it was the exposure of Finnish sculptor Pirrko Nukari. For two months, the regional park Tournay-Solvay was inhabited by winged creatures very different from one another: a bat, small birds dead in their coffins made of wood, a huge eagle staring at a wagtail fragile. "The creatures all have the same life in common," explains Nukari.
The source of inspiration Nukari consists of moments that constantly recur in nature while not unique: the start fatigue, death, the flight of a bird ... The starting point is universal but the sculptures are however very Nukari Finland. The calm of nature comes through in bronze and stoneware works by this artist. On the other hand, these sculptures have a strong relationship with the Finnish capital and its history: watching birds, suspend and resume their flight from a base from a very famous old building in Helsinki.
During their first presidency of the European Union, the Finns wanted to present various sides of their culture. Among the artists who exhibited in Belgium, Pirkko Nukari is the only sculptor. His works close to nature have enhanced the image of Finland. We are delighted that this exhibition has been under the cultural program of our presidency.
to learn more about Pirkko Nukari : his personal website
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