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 Animal Life, Art from the Kalevala 
CCCAC Kerredge Gallery
February 8-26, 2022


The Kalevala is a 19th century work of poetry compiled by Elias Lönnrot from Finnish and Karelian oral folklore and mythology. It is regarded as the national epic poem of Finland and is one of the significant works of Finnish literature.  Our annual open call exhibition asks artists to create artwork relating to the many animals that are part of the Finnish epic poem, as imagery and symbolism. Each artist also asked to submit their chosen Kalevala rune inspiration.


This year's exhibition features 35 pieces and 19 participating artists. The artists include: Terri Jo Frew,  Jeanne Houle Peters, Clyde Mikkola, Joyce Koskenmaki,  Lindsey Heiden, Madhura Mehendale, Bob Dawon, Tammy Toj Gajewski, Bonnie Loukus, Bree Bliss, Julie Heikkinen Wolf, Krissy Sundstrom, Christa Walck, Alice Margerum, Deborah Kaskinen Crandell, 
Laura Kivela Schroeder, Randy Wakeham, Tammy Kero, and Paige Gwyn. 

"Animal Life, Art from the Kalevala" may also be viewed in-person during Arts Center open hours! Tuesday-Friday 11am-5pm and Saturday 10am-2pm.  

If you are interested in purchasing a piece, please email us at [email protected].



Animal Life, Art from the Kalevala

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Blue Billed Ducks by Lindsey Heiden, earthenware clay, kanthal wire, enamel glaze, string, underglaze $210
Otso’s Cradle by Tammy Kero, acrylic - SOLD
Hiisi’s Reindeer by Tammy Kero, acrylic $385
Otso’s Enchantment by Bob Dawson, acrylic $340
The Origin of Bears by Clyde Mikkola, acrylic $300
Lumi Kani by Bonnie Loukus, oil on canvas $495
Forest Cousin by Tammy Gajewski, mixed assembly- Lake Superior glass, tiles, beads, acrylic paint, wire, wood, plexiglass $150
Floating by Tammy Gajewski, watercolor on Strathmore hot press, ink $130
Magic Feathers by Tammy Gajewski, watercolor on Canson cold press $130
Little Helper by Krissy Sundstrom, fabric nfs
Weather-beaten Assistant by Krissy Sundstrom, fabric nfs
Etiäinen by Terri Frew, (reclaimed) wool, cotton, polyester with wood and plastic $350
The Teal by Christa Walck, watercolor, collage $120
Hiisi’s Elk by Christa Walck, watercolor, collage $120
White Wolf by Madhura Mehendale, ink on paper $60 - SOLD
Gray Wolf by Madhura Mehendale, ink on paper $60 -SOLD
The Bear by Jeanne Houle Peters, acrylic $70 SOLD
The Fish by Jeanne Houle Peters, acrylic $70 SOLD
Searching for Aino by Deborah Kaskinen Crandell, acrylic $600
Aino, Transformed as a Perch by Deborah Kaskinen Crandell, acrylic $600
Toisin Tiesin, Toisin Luulin by Laura Kivela Schroeder, cyanotyped paint on shirt $180
Aino, Joukahainen’s Sister by Julie Heikkinen Wolf, ceramics, stains, glazes, acrylic paint $2000
Mielikki, Goddess of the Forest by Julie Heikkinen Wolf, ceramics, mason stains $350
XL: Pike of Northlands by Alice Margerum colored pencil, collage nfs
Bunny Wallet by Paige Gwyn, leather $40
The Messenger by Paige Gwyn, ceramics $50 SOLD
Bear Collar by Paige Gwyn, leather tooling $50
Otso by Joyce Koskenmaki, acrylic $200
Ryijy - Scenes from the Kalevala, on loan from the FAHC Archives, wool
Candelabra - on loan from the FAHC Archives, reindeer bone and antler, carved
A Bear’s Bark by Bree Bliss, photography on metal $105
Burma by Bree Bliss, photography $75
Xola by Bree Bliss, phtography on metal $105
Kullervo Marches to War With by Randy Wakeham, acrylic - SOLD
My Dog Ringo by Randy Wakeham, acrylic $150

​If you are interested in purchasing a piece, please email us at [email protected] or call 906-482-2333.
Header image: The Defense of the Sampo (Sammon puolustus) by Finnish painter Akseli Gallen-Kallela, 1896
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