Shadows

Hannu Sirén’s (b. 1953, Helsinki) Shadows is a monumental steel work that divides the yard of the building and guides the visitor to the main entrance. The building is a former broadcloth factory designed by Theodor Höijer in the 1890s. The annex and the wing were designed by Kai Wartiainen.

The artist observed the slope of the yard and sought to offset the impression and introduce a new tension ...