ALEKSI JAAKKOLA (Iceland / Finland) employs an interdisciplinary and site-responsive approach. His work spans various media—including photography, sound, drawing, performance, and sculpture—and investigates the relationship between humans and their environments, focusing on deep time, material memory, and more-than-human perspectives. “Himmelande Kittholmen-Old Harbour” a site-specific artwork that aims to capture the essence of the Kittholmen-Old Harbour area in a three-dimensional form.

*The Process:*

1.⁠ ⁠*Narrowing the Research Area:*
Focus on defining the specific area for exploration.

2.⁠ ⁠*Mapping the Site:*
Discover locations by wandering, following intuition, and observing visual aspects while engaging all of the senses.

3.⁠ ⁠*Marking Significant Places:*
Identify and mark the most significant locations on a map.

*Types of Places:*

•⁠ ⁠*Natural Locations:*
These include hilltops, stones, trees, and spots that are aesthetically pleasing or exhibit interesting phenomena.

•⁠ ⁠*Cultural Locations:*
These are places where people interact, have historical value, or are traditionally used and serve recreational purposes.

In my work, I identified six significant locations in the Kittholmen and Old Harbour Area. These locations vary in their natural, cultural, and historical aspects, each encapsulating a range of functions and characteristics.

*Creating a Form:*

By drawing lines from each point on the map, I created a form or structure. Connecting each place with a line ties the essence of these locations together, making the essence of the area more visible.

Using longitude, latitude, and elevation data, I calculated exact measurements to create a model scaled down to 1:500. I then constructed it using metal bars and welding techniques. This resulted in a three-dimensional object despite the minimal elevation differences at the actual locations.

*Finding a Location for Display:*

The form is installed between two trees using a metal wire, functioning like a mobile or Himmeli. It responds to the wind and the movement of the tree trunks, as well as to other natural phenomena. The essence of Kittholmen and Old Harbour appears different depending on the viewpoint and the wind, constantly taking on a changing form.