Light sculptures / Esculturas de luz / Sculptures de lumière / Esculturas de luz

January 4, 2017

Light sculptures / Esculturas de luz / Sculptures de lumière / Esculturas de luz

In English:

Light sculptures in Helsinki

In December 2016, there was a possibility to enjoy the stunning exhibition ‘They were here’ in Helsinki. Helsinki City Museum at Aleksanterinkatu 16 arranged this awesome installation of light sculptures of historic characters created by Alexander Reichstein. His light sculptures, which he created, were human size profiles, which glowed in UV light. These sculptures he made of multiple layers of hand-worked, 2–4 mm thick steel wire, which are galvanized and finally he finished them with a specialist paint making them to glow in UV light.

Earlier these sculptures have been seen in January 2016 Lux Helsinki festival. When looking at my photos at home, after shooting them, I noticed that best photos I shot in the dark backyard of the museum. I was afraid how I manage my freehand shooting, because when focusing the target, I barely could not see it.

Some of my text are quoted and adapted from Helsinki museum’s page. BTW, the building of Helsinki City Museum was built in 1757.

En español:

Esculturas de luz en Helsinki

En diciembre de 2016, la gente hubo la posibilidad de disfrutar de la impresionante exposición ‘Ellos estuvieron aquí’ en Helsinki. El Museo de la Ciudad de Helsinki en Aleksanterinkatu 16 organizó esta impresionante instalación de esculturas de luz de personajes históricos creados por Alexander Reichstein. Sus esculturas de luz, que creó, eran perfiles de tamaño humano, que tuvieron un efecto brillante a la luz UV. Estas esculturas hechas de varias capas de alambre de acero trabajado a mano, 2-4 mm de espesor, que son galvanizados y, finalmente, los terminó con una pintura especializada que los hacen brillar a la luz UV.

Anteriormente estas esculturas se han visto en enero de 2016 en el festival de Fiesta de las Luces de Helsinki. Al mirar mis fotos en casa, después de sacarlas, noté que las mejores las fotos que saqué son aquellas que saqué en el patio oscuro trasero del museo. Tenía miedo de cómo manejé mis tiros a mano libre, porque al enfocar el objetivo, apenas no podía verlos.

Algunos de mis textos son citados y adaptados de la página del museo de Helsinki. Por cierto, el edificio del Museo de la Ciudad de Helsinki fue construido en 1757.

En francais:

Sculptures de lumière à Helsinki

En décembre 2016, il y avait la possibilité de profiter de l’exposition étonnante ‘Ils étaient ici’ à Helsinki.Musée de la ville d’Helsinki à Aleksanterinkatu 16 a organisé cette installation impressionnante de sculptures lumineuses de personnages historiques créés par Alexander Reichstein. Ses sculptures lumineuses, qu’il a créées, étaient des profils de taille humaine, qui brillaient à la lumière UV. Ces sculptures, il a fait de plusieurs couches de fils d’acier travaillés à la main, 2-4 mm d’épaisseur, qui sont galvanisés et finalement il les a finis avec une peinture spéciale qui les font briller à la lumière UV.

Plus tôt ces sculptures ont été vus en Janvier 2016 au Spectacle des Lumières d’Helsinki. En regardant mes photos chez nous, après les avoir photographiés, j’ai remarqué que les meilleures photos que j’ai prises dans la cour sombre du musée. J’avais peur de savoir comment j’ai réussi avec mes photos que j’ai pris à main levée, car quand je me concentrais sur la cible, je ne pouvais pas les voir.

Certains de mes textes sont cités et adaptés de la page du Musée de la ville d’Helsinki. À propos, le bâtiment du Musée de la ville d’Helsinki a été construit en 1757.

Em português:

Esculturas de luz em Helsínquia

Em dezembro de 2016, houve a possibilidade de desfrutar da impressionante exposição ‘Eles estavam aqui’ em Helsínquia. O museu da Cidade de Helsínquia em Aleksanterinkatu 16 organizou esta incrível instalação de esculturas de luz de personagens históricos criado por Alexander Reichstein. As suas esculturas de luz, que ele criou, eram perfis de tamano humana, que brilhavam sob luz UV. Estas esculturas que ele fazia de várias camadas de mão-trabalhou, 2-4 mm de espessura fio de aço, que são galvanizados e, finalmente, ele terminou-las com uma pintura especializada torná-las a brilhar sob luz UV.

Anteriormente estas esculturas têm sido em janeiro de 2016, no Festival das Luzes em Helsínquia. Ao olhar minhas fotos em casa, depois de tirar fotos, eu notei que as melhores fotos que eu tirei no quintal escuro,do museu. Eu estava com medo como eu manejei os meus tiros à mão livre, porque quando focando ao alvo, eu mal não podia vê-los.

Alguns de meus textos são citados e adaptados da página do museu de Helsínquia. A propósito, o edifício do Museu da Cidade de Helsínquia foi construído em 1757.

Light sculptures / Esculturas de luz / Sculptures de lumière / Esculturas de luz

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Comments (89)

89 Comments »

What an interesting and innovative form of art! Nicely photographed!

Comment by montucky — January 4, 2017 @ 08:09 | Reply
- Hello Terry.
  
  Thank you for Your kind comment and praising my photos. I Appreciate Your words.
  
  Happy continuation of this New Year 2017.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 4, 2017 @ 08:45 | Reply
What an amazing art idea. It looks great and fascinating. Great pictures!

Comment by utesmile — January 4, 2017 @ 08:53 | Reply
- Hello Ute.
  
  These were awesome to see them “live”. I am glad that You loved my photos. Thank You.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 4, 2017 @ 09:21 | Reply
They are all amazing both sculptures and photos 🙂 Once again a very Happy New Year. I look forward to learn more about your country this year.

Comment by T Ibara Photo — January 4, 2017 @ 09:39 | Reply
- Hello Takami.
  
  How nice to read that You enjoyed this kind of art. Thank You.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 4, 2017 @ 09:50 | Reply
Ethereal beauty

Comment by Clunegapyears — January 4, 2017 @ 09:42 | Reply
- Hello Clunegapyears.
  
  Oh, how glad I am when hearing from You! I hope that You are all right. Thank You for Your visit and leaving Your comment.
  Happy New Year 2017 to You and Yours.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 4, 2017 @ 09:54 | Reply
Happy New Year!!!. It is cute illuminations like museums. very good.

Comment by wakasahs15th — January 4, 2017 @ 09:53 | Reply
- Hello wakasahs15th.
  
  It was the first time when I visited this museum. Now I live in Helsinki after 30 years, which made it possible to visit the museum easily. Thank You.
  
  あけましておめでとう
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 4, 2017 @ 10:01 | Reply
What a lovely thing they are, Sartenada, and so full of life! Thank you for sharing 🙂

Comment by restlessjo — January 4, 2017 @ 10:07 | Reply
- Hello Johanna.
  
  There are so many kind of art in our world and that is why I am glad that You loved these. Thank You.
  
  Have a god day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 4, 2017 @ 10:10 | Reply
Gorgeous photos! Yesterday I actually posted some pictures of these from last year’s Lux Helsinki (https://thisworldinfocus.com/2017/01/03/where-to-go-this-week-lux-helsinki/) and it made me so excited for this year’s Lux. Are you going too?

Comment by thisworldinfocus — January 4, 2017 @ 11:02 | Reply
- Hello thisworldinfocus.
  
  Thank You for Your comment. Last year I did not visit Lux Helsinki, because I was in Oulu / Mikkeli. Yes, I will visit it. 🙂
  
  Have good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 4, 2017 @ 11:11 | Reply
What a beautiful form of art lighting up the dark days of winter. Hoping that you have enjoyed a Happy Christmas and all best wishes for 2017. Marion

Comment by Little Miss Traveller — January 4, 2017 @ 11:36 | Reply
- Hello Marion.
  
  Thank You commenting so nicely my post. Holidays went fast and we are all right.
  
  Happy New Year 2017 to You and Yours!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 4, 2017 @ 11:39 | Reply
These are spectacular and so creative–the details are really impressive. Thanks for sharing your photos!

Comment by KerryCan — January 4, 2017 @ 14:32 | Reply
- Hello Kerry.
  
  How nice to read that You did find these spectacular. I am glad that You loved my post. Thank You commenting.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 4, 2017 @ 15:23 | Reply
Amazing light sculptures, beautifully captured.

Comment by Isabella Rose — January 4, 2017 @ 14:41 | Reply
- Hello Isabelle.
  
  Thank You for Your praising comment. It made me glad.
  
  Happy New Year 2017.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 4, 2017 @ 15:30 | Reply
  - Happy New Year to you, too, my friend.
    
    Comment by Isabella Rose — January 5, 2017 @ 09:17 | Reply
    - Hello Isabelle.
      
      Thank You. Same to You and Yours.
      
      Comment by Sartenada — January 5, 2017 @ 12:14 | Reply
How wonderful the illuminated sculptures are! They seem to be floating in air. And your photos show them off very well. Thanks and happy new year!

Comment by Marilyn Albright — January 4, 2017 @ 14:55 | Reply
- Hi Marilyn.
  
  Yes, You said it that floating. When shooting photos in the dark, I did not think it, but only how I can manage my photography. 🙂 Thank You.
  
  Happy New Year 2017 to You and Yours!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 4, 2017 @ 15:34 | Reply
This means “creativity”!
Through your stunning shots I enjoyed a lot these terrific light shapes…
Thanks so much for thi share!
By the way , Happy 2017, dear Matti!

Comment by 76sanfermo — January 4, 2017 @ 15:37 | Reply
- Ciao Anna.
  
  Creativity – art and good ones. 🙂 I loved them and I find it great that You too. Thank You praising my photos.
  Felice Anno Nuovo 2017.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 4, 2017 @ 15:41 | Reply
  - 😍
    
    Comment by 76sanfermo — January 4, 2017 @ 23:14 | Reply
Such an amazing exhibition
Bonne Année !

Comment by Bernieshoot — January 4, 2017 @ 16:30 | Reply
- Salut Bernie.
  
  Bonne Année à vous aussi! Merci.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 5, 2017 @ 08:11 | Reply
I’ve never seen anything like this. The sculptures are beautiful, and your photos are wonderful. Thanks for sharing these fascinating sculptures with us.

Comment by seniorhiker — January 4, 2017 @ 17:06 | Reply
- Hi George.
  
  Neither I. 🙂 The man who created them must be a real artist. Thank You.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 5, 2017 @ 08:17 | Reply
I like this color of these sculptures.
Beautiful!

Comment by 洋子 — January 4, 2017 @ 17:13 | Reply
- Hello 洋子.
  
  Blue is my favorite color and that is one reason why I love them also. 🙂 Thank You for Your visit and comment.
  
  すばらしい日を過してください。
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 5, 2017 @ 08:20 | Reply
A great unique display! Lots of hrs of manipulating wire.:)

Comment by Deb — January 4, 2017 @ 17:36 | Reply
- Hi Deb.
  
  Yes, lots of hours to plan, to get material and finally making them. My hat. Thank You commenting.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 5, 2017 @ 08:23 | Reply
Wow! That’s a quite inventive craftsmanship! I particularly like it when these light sculptures appear in groups. Rather impressive! I really admire how the artist could arrange and fix his steel wire in a way that it looks so lively (dog, persons in motion etc.).
Thanks for showing, Matti. I enjoyed your post very much!
-Michèle-

Comment by ladyfromhamburg — January 4, 2017 @ 18:47 | Reply
- Hello Michèle.
  
  I am glad that You loved my post and its photos. It was a great experience to see all these art pieces. Today we have in Helsinki -20℃, but due to wind the real feel is -25℃. I wish that Your phone also shows these temperature / real feel, because if the cold weather reaches Your hometown, so You can notice both. 🙂 Thank You.
  
  Yesterday in Muonio (Lapland) the temperature was -41.7℃. Brrr!
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 5, 2017 @ 11:14 | Reply
They are amazing ❤ Thanks for showing them to us ❤ Happy New Year ❤

Comment by wolke205 — January 4, 2017 @ 19:46 | Reply
- Hello Wolke.
  
  Thank You leaving Your kind comment.
  
  All the best for 2017.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 5, 2017 @ 11:18 | Reply
“neet !” — reminds me a bit of Chihuly — an artist who does intricate glass sculptures ~

Comment by betunada — January 4, 2017 @ 23:45 | Reply
- Hello Betunada.
  
  I am glad that You left Your kind comment. Thank You.
  
  Have a great day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 5, 2017 @ 11:26 | Reply
My goodness Sartenada… great photography and such impressive sculptures! A Happy and Healthy New Year to you…

Comment by Mother Hen — January 5, 2017 @ 03:46 | Reply
- Hello Mother Hen.
  
  It seems that I was successful with my photography. 🙂 Thank You.
  
  All the best for 2017.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 5, 2017 @ 11:32 | Reply
  - (: Thank you…
    
    Comment by Mother Hen — January 6, 2017 @ 04:24 | Reply
Oh yes, I went to see these too! My fave was the little boy with the stick horse!

Comment by Suvi — January 5, 2017 @ 08:28 | Reply
- Hello Suvi.
  
  I guessed it. 🙂 It was last year in Oulu when we saw two young girls riding on stick horses. 🙂 Nowadays this might be rare – I do not know. Thank you.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 5, 2017 @ 11:43 | Reply
¡Bravo! Siempre interesantísimas tus entradas, muchas gracias por las excelentes fotos y texto explicativo.
Saludos y buen fin de semana.

Comment by Isabel F. Bernaldo de Quirós — January 5, 2017 @ 17:11 | Reply
- Hola Isabel.
  
  Muchas gracias por tus palabras, me dan mucho ánimo.
  
  Feliz fin de semana para ti también.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 6, 2017 @ 09:42 | Reply
Love the sculptures, they are so very different. You always share the most interesting things with us Sartenada, thank you!

Comment by Karen — January 5, 2017 @ 18:30 | Reply
- Hello Karen.
  
  Thank You for Your praising and encouraging comment.
  
  Happy weekend!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 6, 2017 @ 10:01 | Reply
What an astounding display! I’ve never seen anything like it.

Comment by Sue Slaght — January 5, 2017 @ 21:08 | Reply
- Hi Sue.
  
  I am very glad that You loved my photos and left here Your praising comment.
  
  Happy weekend.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 6, 2017 @ 10:07 | Reply
Wow the light sculptures look beautiful and really cool 🙂 🙂 Great photos x x

Comment by artistbybeauty — January 6, 2017 @ 03:48 | Reply
- Hello Capili Jiron.
  
  Thank You loving my photos commenting s nicely.
  
  Have a great weekend!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 6, 2017 @ 10:09 | Reply
  - You are most welcome 🙂 🙂 Thank you ❤ ❤ You have a great weekend too x x
    
    Comment by artistbybeauty — January 6, 2017 @ 14:47 | Reply
fantastic&unique!
Thank you for sharing beautiful works

Comment by kanaconnie — January 6, 2017 @ 12:17 | Reply
- Hello Connie.
  
  Thank You for Your praising comment. I am very glad that You loved my photos.
  
  良い週末!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 6, 2017 @ 12:27 | Reply
I love how you have captured the texture and color around the artwork! Stunning!

Comment by Fragments of Light — January 6, 2017 @ 17:12 | Reply
- Hello Fragments of Light.
  
  Thank You appreciating my photography. I am glad that You loved these gorgeous art pieces. It was a challenge to shoot photos from them.
  
  Happy weekend.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 7, 2017 @ 08:53 | Reply
Beautiful and beautifully photographed. Of course I expect no less from you. Thank you for sharing

Comment by Stella — January 6, 2017 @ 23:41 | Reply
- Hello Stella.
  
  Thank you praising my photos. I appreciate it very much.
  
  Happy weekend.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 7, 2017 @ 08:56 | Reply
Beautiful sculptures! Happy New Year 🙂

Comment by Image Earth Travel — January 7, 2017 @ 01:33 | Reply
- Hello Image Earth Travel.
  
  Thank You for Your kind comment. I am glad that You loved my post.
  
  Happy weekend.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 7, 2017 @ 10:25 | Reply
I understand This use UV light !
It’s very real and artistic !
Thank you!

Comment by キース — January 7, 2017 @ 06:24 | Reply
- Hello Keith.
  
  Thank You for Your commenting and loving my post.
  
  幸せな週末!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 7, 2017 @ 11:04 | Reply
Como sempre, as fotos sao maravilhosas! Obrigada!
Feliz Ano Novo com saúde e paz!
Abracos,
Claudia

http://www.claudias-welt.com

Comment by claudialasetzki — January 7, 2017 @ 14:43 | Reply
- Oi Claudia.
  
  Obrigado. Eu gostei tanto do comentário! Beijos e abraços. Matti.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 8, 2017 @ 10:44 | Reply
Your posts and photos are always fascinating! Thanks for sharing.

Comment by Wings of Wonder — January 7, 2017 @ 18:06 | Reply
- Hello Linda.
  
  Thank You very much praising my post and its photos.
  
  Happy Sunday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 8, 2017 @ 10:45 | Reply
Your shot in the courtyard Erie yet draws one in, reminds me of blacklight posters

Comment by rockhouse54.wordpress.com — January 8, 2017 @ 06:51 | Reply
- Hello Rockhouse54.
  
  I am glad that You visited my blog and left here Your comment. Thank You.
  
  Happy Sunday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 8, 2017 @ 10:51 | Reply
How clever. I could really tell who some of these characters were.

Comment by the eternal traveller — January 8, 2017 @ 14:21 | Reply
- Hello Carol.
  
  Many characters show how people lived before. Thank You commenting.
  
  Happy new week!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 9, 2017 @ 08:46 | Reply
Love this type of art. Photos are good.

Comment by Jean — January 8, 2017 @ 16:18 | Reply
- Hello Jean.
  
  Very nice to read that You loved this kind of art. Thank You.
  
  Happy new week.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 9, 2017 @ 08:53 | Reply
Beautiful collection of shots from the festival, Matti!

Comment by Tiny — January 9, 2017 @ 02:07 | Reply
- Hello Helen.
  
  Thank you for your praising words. I am glad that You loved this kind of art.
  
  Happy ne week.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 9, 2017 @ 09:28 | Reply
Moi!
very fantastic and beautiful they are! I just look like the world of dream, or the world in a picture book.　They seem like they gonna move.
Thank you for your nice pics.
I look forword to seeing your post also this year.
Kiitos 🙂

Misa

Comment by Misa — January 10, 2017 @ 17:21 | Reply
- こんにちは Misa.
  
  I am glad that You visited my blog and loved this post. ありがとう.
  
  すばらしい日を過してください。
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 11, 2017 @ 10:57 | Reply
Absolutely stunning! What a great exhibition, and what wonderful photos! Thanks for sharing!

Comment by Cecilia — January 10, 2017 @ 23:30 | Reply
- Hi Cecilia.
  
  Such a praising comment which made happy. Thank You.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 11, 2017 @ 10:59 | Reply
¡¡Que maravilla!! Gracias por compartir.

Comment by Pintando y algo mas — January 12, 2017 @ 15:11 | Reply
- Hola Cristina.
  
  Tu comentario me calienta muchisimo mi corazon. Muchas gracias.
  
  ¡Que tengas un muy buen día!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 13, 2017 @ 09:32 | Reply
Stunning—- I am in love with those sculptures 😀 sending you all my best wishes. Happy Holidays! ❤

Comment by Aquileana — January 14, 2017 @ 07:18 | Reply
- Hello Aquileana.
  
  According to Your praising comment, it seems that you loved my photos. 🙂 Thank You.
  
  Happy weekend!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 14, 2017 @ 09:20 | Reply
How beautiful photos of the sculptures! I wish I had seen them live. 🙂

Comment by mannamaria — January 16, 2017 @ 21:37 | Reply
- Hello Anne.
  
  Well, photos do not do justice to the reality, but I am glad that I manged quite well with my photgraphy. Thank You for Your kind comment.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 17, 2017 @ 08:11 | Reply
So glad to have found your blog. I am 70 years old and hoping to take my first trip to Finland (from Canada) this year, to find out more about my roots and my family. Looking at your images has really helped me understand more about what I might be seeing.

Comment by Terry Peltomaa Fleckney — January 16, 2017 @ 22:36 | Reply
- Hello Terry.
  
  I am two years older than You are. 🙂 I am glad that You visited my site and can find photos showing my beautiful country. Are You looking some special place, because it might be possible that I have photos from it? You are welcome to visit here, hopefully this year.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  BTW, I found Your art in Internet – gorgeous art works. I loved for example “On The Lookout” very much. It was impossible to comment, because I am not using Facebook.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 17, 2017 @ 08:24 | Reply