Helsinki Sculpture Tour Part 1

I figured since Christian is here to do sculpture I would do a post or maybe two on some of the larger sculptures around the city. This morning we went to the Fazer cafe (a famous chocolate and pastry company in Finland) for their brunch.  I was a little disappointed that there was not a chocolate fountain in which to ladle melted chocolate all over the crepes, croissants and other goodies in the buffet but I guess the Finnish do have a bit more self control than us Americans.  It was quite a nice ambiance with Christmas decorations up and a light snow outside.  On our way home I decided to take pictures of some of the sculptures I pass on my way to and from the city.  You can interpret the works as you wish or go to this website to learn more. www.taidemuseo.fi/english/veisto/karttasivu.html

"The Three Smiths" is located at one of the hubs in the shopping district across from the famous department store Stockmann.  Created in 1932 by Felix Nylund the three men standing naked around an anvil in negative degree weather is a sobering experience and makes you appreciate your long underwear even more!  

 

 

 

"Maternal Love" by Emil Cedercreutz, 1928.  This sculpture is located at a cross roads on the major bus/tram route to the train station. Its a little blurry because I was on the bus when the picture was taken.

"Tanner's Gate" by Kari Juva, 1985.  This sculpture is right next to the bus stop near Christian's school.  

"The Fazer Rooster" by Björn Weckström, 1991.  This scultpture is just outside of the Fazer cafe (see the Zer on the left) on Kluuvikatu in the shopping district.  I thought it was a bronze whale vertebrae but apparently it is supposed to be a stylized version of the Fazer rooster donated to the city to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary.