Inspired by the moss-covered stone just outside the Targett family's living room window, Parallel Stone brings the quiet strength of nature into the interior space. Meticulously crafted from Konto acoustic panels, the artwork echoes both the shape and surface texture of the stone, establishing a subtle yet tangible link between the inside and outside worlds. Its layered composition and muted palette create a visual rhythm that reflects the surrounding forest’s quiet presence. When viewed from the right angle near the window, the piece aligns almost perfectly with the original stone outside, reinforcing a deep, almost meditative sense of connection to the landscape. This carefully considered dialogue between object and environment transforms the artwork into more than a visual element—it becomes a moment of stillness and continuity that grounds the entire room.
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During the last Ice Age, all of Finland was covered by a massive ice sheet. As it advanced and retreated over thousands of years, the glacier broke off huge chunks of rock and carried them over long distances. When the ice eventually melted, these boulders were left scattered across the landscape – sometimes balanced on hills, in forests, or sitting alone in open clearings.
These are called glacial erratics –rocks that don’t match the local bedrock, dropped by the ice where they happened to land. Over time, they’ve become a familiar and almost expected part of the Finnish landscape. You’ll find them deep in the forest, on hiking trails, or even near lakes and roads. Their presence adds character to the terrain and connects everyday scenery to the country’s deep geological past. Many Finns grow up around these stones, often without realizing the long journey each one has taken.
The first step in the design process was to simplify the image of the stone seen through the window and reduce it to a limited number of colors. The client requested an addition of small-scale vegetation on top of the boulder—something that would evoke the low-growing plants typical of Finland, while also subtly referencing the silhouette of a bonsai.
After painting, as many separate pieces as possible were pre-assembled to simplify the next stage. The high number of parts and the complexity of the cuts made the assembly process more time-consuming, but significantly reduced the time needed for final installation.
Installation began just above the power outlet, with the placement of the element containing the cutout for the light switch. Once these were correctly positioned and secured, the remaining parts naturally fell into place with minimal adjustment.
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