282. Laura Knuuti - Keloa

Address

Jäämerentie 6
99600 Sodankylä

Phone

+358508012809

Genre

Crafts, Design, Others, Precious metals and jewellery art, Wood

Accessible for persons with reduced mobility

Information about the artist / the group

Hi, I'm Laura. I make eyewear using Finnish natural materials. The front of the frame is made of birch bark and the temples of reindeer antler. The details and decorations in the frames include genuine wild flowers picked from surrounding nature or lace decorations. Each frame is unique, as my work is guided by the limitations set by the materials. All work steps are done at the Sodankylä workshop. There is a showroom next to my workspace and from the window you can see directly into the workshop. I am an optician by profession and if necessary I can sell you prescription lenses. I treat my frames as functional art, because glasses are most often a must-have accessory that can be used to emphasize personality and values. I seek inspiration from the forms shaped by nature, such as stones.

Program during Konstrundan

I will be at my workshop during the entire Konstrundan event and I will be making eyewear. There will be a continuous work show. If I'm working with reindeer antlers, the workshop might smell like burnt mushrooms. Don't let it bother you, it's a natural part of the process. If willing, the visitors can take part in the preparing phase of birch bark. At the showroom counter, you will find a doorbell, in case you’re not otherwise noticed. Warmly welcome!

https://yle.fi/a/74-20035557

Driving directions

Entrance from the Jäämerentie side, opposite the intersection of Kemijärventie and the Reindeer Statue. Parking, for example, in the parking areas of S-market Simonen or Sodankylä's old church.