The first pine I was pondering with in 2022 is growing in Kaivopuisto Park in Helsinki. My practice with them and with other pines is documented on the Research Catalogue, here. Blog posts about my last pondering with pines in 2024 you find here below. Occasionally I will post about publications or exhibitions related to this material even after the project has ended.
More Pines
Video works of performances and conversations with pine trees in the Telegraph Gallery on Harakka Island 12-17 August 2025 noon to 5 pm. Info in Finnish. Works: For the Pine of the Year 2024 36 m 57 s, orig. 4k With the Pines 1-12 2024 3 h 9 m 38 s, orig. 4k …
New experiments with an old pine friend
I decided not to make acquaintance with new pines this year, because the project Pondering with Pines ended officially at the end of last year, but of course I’m working with the material and showing work in exhibitions. And now I’ve also made some new experiments with the Pine of the Year (2024) in Kaivopuisto…
The last visits
During the year 2024 I have visited four pines each month, 12 times each, and have now completed all four December visits, in time before Christmas. Visiting the pine of the year in Kaivopuisto Park, recording the year of the pine while playing an old blues harp for the tree – or rather breathing through…
Pondering with Pines - Miettii Mäntyjen kanssa - Funderar med Furor 