John Oram's photos with the keyword: Wäinö Aaltonen

'Aleksis Kivi Memorial' (1939) by Wäinö Aaltonen, bronze. Railway Square, Helsinki. _____________________________________________ 'Aleksis Kiven muistopatsas' , Wäinö Aaltonen. Rautatientori, Helsinki. 200_2_P1120020E

Detail of 'Aleksis Kivi Memorial' (1939) by Wäinö Aaltonen, bronze. Railway Square, Helsinki. _____________________________________________ 'Aleksis Kiven muistopatsas' , Wäinö Aaltonen. Rautatientori, Helsinki. 200_2_P1120025

The statue of Paavo Nurmi by Wäinö Aaltonen at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Nurmi was a phenomenally successful middle and long distance runner winning medals in the three Olympic Games of 1920, 1924 and 1928. 200_2_P1120625

Detail of the statue of Paavo Nurmi by Wäinö Aaltonen at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Nurmi was a phenomenally successful middle and long distance runner winning medals in the three Olympic Games of 1920, 1924 and 1928. 200_2_P1120626

Every now and then, I am inspired by a piece of art to create a work of my own. Here I have taken the 1956 bronze sculpture 'Sarastus' ('Daybreak') by Wäinö Aaltonen which can be seen at Rauhankatu 19, Helsinki and, noting the striking juxtaposition of the security camera, created a comment on our society. The original work depicts "a beautiful young woman admiring the rising sun, protecting her eyes from its blinding rays". In my mind, the camera looks not unlike a gun and the posture of the figure typical of surrender - to the inevitability of surveillance today. 200_2_P1120130E