Saara Mesterton: Kesämaalaus No 1

Completion year: 2020

Technique: Oil on canvas

Size: 50 cm x 54 cm

Keywords: Saara Mesterton, Kiviateljee Sastamala, Kesämaalaus

Emil Danielsson's stone atelier inspired me to paint my summer paintings. This amazing studio in an artwork itself.

While visiting an artist friend in Karkku (Sastamala Finland), Emil became infatuated with landscapes of Pirunvuori Hill and he decided to construct his atelier there. In summer 1906, Emil hired three strong men to construct a stone atelier in a location he had rented for 50 years. Using natural stones from the nearby boulder field (devil's field), a building with thick walls was erected. Stones were shaped mainly with a sledgehammer and chisel, and they were fitted together so well that no mortal was needed. Any remaining holes were filled with moss and sand. The cornerstones were bound together with iron bars. Emil Danielsson (1882-1967) worked with his wife Saga in their stone atelier during summer for 60 years.

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