{"id":1708511,"date":"2026-01-09T11:16:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/haltia.com\/portfolio-item\/kirsi-vahtera-the-lands-crown-9-1-26-3-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T11:26:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:26:22","slug":"kirsi-vahtera-the-lands-crown","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/haltia.com\/en\/portfolio-item\/kirsi-vahtera-the-lands-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"Kirsi Vahtera: The Land&#8217;s Crown 9.1.-26.3.2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='welcome'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-usg5lxkx-69d2e5c72068e8247daac07af21e491a entry-content-wrapper main_color av-fixed-cells  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_layout_row  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap fullsize'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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9.1.-26.3.2026<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mk6jaqmm-22bb2c1c737d795b81b309f9cae19021 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Kirsi Vahtera&#8217;s, a master blacksmith and designer, exhibition The Land&#8217;s Crown continues the series of exhibitions based on Finnish mythology at Haltia. The theme of the exhibition is characters from Finnish mythology. The photographs are also part of the internationally showcased series The Coronation. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cTraditional techniques and tools are closest to my heart because of their long history and the storytelling intertwined with mythology. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over the years, the Kalevala and Finnish mythology have become increasingly significant parts of my work. <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">I bring forth the forging culture and technically high-quality art crafted by artisans, and I do my part to preserve the disappearing skills of traditional craftsmen.\u201d <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and I do my part to preserve the disappearing skills of traditional craftsmen.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIn ancient times, knowledge was passed on through teaching, rune singers, and stories. 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><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kirsi Vahtera, a master blacksmith and designer from Lahti, was awarded the title of Artistic Blacksmith of the Year in 2020. <\/span>She has also created the jewelry series My Brother and The Maiden\u2019s Axe.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In her work, she uses the essence and strong character of iron as a means of expression. 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