Secrets of the Forest invites viewers to immerse themselves in a poetic interplay of light and shadow in the forest. The centerpiece of the work features half-cylinders crafted from birch veneer and birch bark, evoking the organic textures of a forest floor.

Carved birds and mushrooms, symbolizing the delicate ecosystem of the forest. Mushrooms and berries growing, animals sheltering. Each carved element is meticulously shaped from pine, with surfaces burnt and brushed to highlight their textures. The installation is a harmonious blend of natural materials and craftsmanship, drawing attention to the hidden beauty and quiet secrets of the forest.

Secrets of the Forest was showcased at the Craft Museum of Finland in Jyväskylä as part of an invitational exhibition, celebrating the intersection of traditional skills and contemporary art in the exhibition My Forest.

Material: Birch bark, pigmented birch plywood.