“This is my small exploration beyond the comfort zone of Nordic design, into the wonderland of forest design. The series dates back a few years. While tackling aesthetic challenges I may have touched upon some metaphorical portrayal of the zeitgeist too. One piece from the series was acquired by the Finnish State Art Collection, but that aside, the series went into hibernation. In 2023, as the right-wing government in Finland began to wield their sledgehammer, these gnarled burls and other beings started demanding entry into the pages of a book.”