Carved from the Same Wood - Samasta puusta veistetty
"Carved from the same wood" is a Finnish saying that refers to how some things are very similar. In this photo series, I explore humanity and nature, as well as the connection between nature and femininity.
Seventy-five percent of Finland's land area is covered by forests, making it the most forested country in Europe. Nature is a central part of Finnish culture and folklore, influencing the way we live, speak, and think. There is a sense of sacredness and reverence associated with the forest in Finnish thought. Our mythology is rich with mythical deities, creatures, and spirits that inhabit the forest, beings that have been respected and avoided angering. Many Finns still treat the forest with great respect, seeing it as entering someone's home where we behave with reverence, quiet down, and appreciate the beauty and grandeur of nature. The forest provides us with sustenance, nourishment, peace, and an opportunity for our minds to rest and rejuvenate.
