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Kemijärvi International
Woodsculpting Symposium
The purpose of
Woodsculpting Association in Kemijärvi is to promote the means of
sculpting, International exhibitions, education and cultural travelling. To achieve this goal it arranges various events concerning
sculpting and takes an interest in publication. During the last
twenty years, there have been 19
Symposiums with over 285 participants
from 54 different countries. The sculptors are selected based on their
applications, to get the widest possible international range and standard.
The artists originate from very different civilisations, which ensures
that different cultures interact and show a diversity of technique and
style. The Woodsculpting
Week in Kemijärvi has a high international profile; there are always more
applicants than can be received. Finland and Kemijärvi represent the
North to international artists, which is an inspiring source of creation.
The materials for carving are Nordic pine and other materials as metal,
glass, stone, fluids and different mixtures of these.
The Woodsculpting
Association in Kemijärvi possess a very extensive collection of
sculptures. The International Art Centre Puustelli, which houses selected
sculptures from the beginning of the Symposiums, is open from 10.6. until
31.7.2014. Some of the sculptures have been placed outside Puustelli and
others around the town. In the exhibition there is a wide collection sculptures from 19 previous Woodsculpting Symposiums. For groups the exhibition is open throughout the year by agreement. The Association can also arrange exhibitions in other towns and communities. Kemijärvi town,
the Ministry of Education and Culture, Alfred Kordelin Foundation, local and national
communities and companies have supported Woodsculpting Symposium in
Kemijärvi.
Further information: Kemijärvi
Woodsculpting Association Tel. +358 40 579 1644 |
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