Maire-sculpture, Bronze sculpture in Linna district, Pori, Finland.
Description
Maire-sculpture is a bronze figure seated on a wooden bench in the Linna district, depicting a woman with a handbag beside her. The work merges cast metal and wood elements to compose a scene of quiet daily living.
History
The sculpture was completed in 2010 by Finnish artist Kerttu Horila as part of her body of life-sized human figure installations. It was created as a public artwork to enhance the shared spaces of Pori.
Culture
The work shows an ordinary moment that many people recognize, reflecting how artists today find meaning in everyday urban life. It invites viewers to see the familiar world around them as worthy of artistic attention.
Practical
The artwork is accessible during daylight hours as it sits in public space with no barriers or gates. Visitors can sit on the wooden bench beside the bronze figure to experience a direct interaction with the work.
Did you know?
The artist deliberately dressed the bronze figure with an ordinary handbag to strengthen its connection to everyday reality. This detail grounds the work in recognizable human experience and blurs the line between art and observation.
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