The Small Things series was born when the corona pandemic hit Finland in the spring of 2020.

In a time of fear, sadness, and loneliness, missing family and friends, our family started going on forest walks.

It brought a much-needed break from all the worrying.

Through these forest adventures, the family’s 4- and 6-year-olds gathered a variety of beautiful, small things like rocks and leaves that I first didn’t pay attention to.

Every time they brought these little treasures to me, I suddenly noticed them and it brought a smile to my face

and for a moment I could forget everything.

Stones, 2020, metal print, 24x16cm

Rhubarb, 2020, metal print, 24x16cm

Hepatica, 2020, metal print, 24x16cm

Pine needle, 2020, metal print, 24x16cm

Fieldfares eggshell, 2020, metal print, 24x16cm

Spruce cone, 2020, metal print, 24x16cm

Willow catkin, 2020, metal print, 24x16cm

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