“I’ve done these pictures, because present and the future generation isn’t really counsious of their history nor about life of their forefathers and my paintbrush isn’t wiggling for much longer.”
“A FISH FRY”
The original inhabitants of Lapland often had the habit of going fishing during the most beautiful time of summer as a whole family. Then, the purpose was to have a good time. Often the neighbors were invited too. The beauty of the summer evening was admired, and the fish were fried an eaten until everyone was satisfied.
“THE OLD CHURCH OF SODANKYLÄ”
The old church of Sodankylä was built in 1689. It is still standing there. It is said that seven mummies from different ages lie buried under the floor. Nobody seems to know the origin of the mummies. The church is the first church in Sodankylä. In summertime, the church is presented with pleasure to anyone who wants to come and see it as a tourist sight.
“FISHING WITH TORCH AND SPEAR”
1948, Collection of the city of Rovaniemi
The people living in the wilderness used to catch fish by many ways and tricks. The pikes swum into the shore were lying in the sunshine. At the top of a stock they but a ring-trap, on which there was a big circle. Then the circle was made swim slowly around the pike. Whit quick pull the pike was caught. The other way to catch fish was to stick with a stock called arina, whitch had many spines. Later on they discovered the use of fire and then they began to fish with torch and spear. It was a great improvement and it is still a useful and effective way to catch a fish.
“EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT”
1974, Collection of the city of Rovaniemi
In this pictures the Lapps have build themselves a hut to live in and they have caught a wild reindeer. They are now taking a rest and thinking that life will certainly be good here.