News / Snow and Icescape
A SEASONAL exhibition opens at Weisdale’s Bonhoga Gallery on Saturday when the extraordinary work of Finnish sculptor Timo Jokela goes on display.
Northern Traces shows a decade of work by the native of Lapland and reflects the indigenour Sami culture of the region in his studies in wood, willow, stone, ice, water and snow.
The exhibition documents selected projects and commissions undertaken over the past ten years, with photographs, collages and a large floor sculpture.
They range from monumental sculptures in the Arctic landscape, to fully operational hotels built entirely from snow and ice.
Gallery curator Mary Smith said: “It is inspiring to see snow and ice used in these dramatic works. A snowy landscape is often beautiful, but with the effect snow has on our daily lives it is often viewed in a negative way.”
Jokela will be working with pupils in Shetland schools during next week, which may result in some new phenomena appearing in the islands landscape during his visit.
The exhibition runs until 7 March and all are invited to the preview at 7.30pm on Friday night, which will be attended by the artist and his collaborator Glen Coutts of the University of Strathclyde.
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.