I am 2 weeks into my 3 week residency in Finland and so far it has been wonderful. The history of the area, both geologically and archaeologically, is very interesting. The islands were once mountains, the changes to the earth's crust lowered them and then a huge glacier covered them completely and forced them under the sea. Once the glacier melted they slowly rose back out of the Baltic Sea and are still doing so today. There have been people living here since the Stone Age and traces can still be seen of these early settlers. Occupying a key position in the Baltic Sea, the islands have played an important role in fishing, trade and war over the centuries.
The islands are beautiful, varied and unique. Having the time to explore this area and emerse myself in this landscape has been invaluable. It has given me the time to be inspired and follow up any interests with research. I have been looking at the shape of the islands themselves, the lichen that grows on their rocks, and the variation in character of their woods.
The islands are beautiful, varied and unique. Having the time to explore this area and emerse myself in this landscape has been invaluable. It has given me the time to be inspired and follow up any interests with research. I have been looking at the shape of the islands themselves, the lichen that grows on their rocks, and the variation in character of their woods.
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