muutvolaatit

Muutvolaatit are a type of thematic sculpture found in Lapland, Finland. The term "muutvolaatit" is derived from the Finnish language and roughly translates to "shape-changers." These sculptures are crafted from natural materials, such as wood or stone, and are often designed to have a dynamic or irregular shape.

Muutvolaatit are typically created by local artist Sulevi Komppa, who began working on the project in the 1990s. Komppa's objective in creating these sculptures is to encourage viewers to reassess the way they perceive the natural world and challenge traditional notions of sculpture. Each piece is unique and can be viewed from multiple perspectives, depending on the viewer's position.

Muutvolaatit can be found in various locations throughout Lapland, often in proximity to infrastructure or buildings. The sculptures range in size and shape, with some pieces standing several meters tall and others more understated. Some have argued that the placement of these sculptures is intended to highlight the relationship between art and the built environment.

Komppa's use of natural materials in his sculptures underscores the connection between the works and their surroundings. As such, the viewer's experience is deeply influenced by the context in which the work is situated. This blurring of lines between the man-made and the natural world is at the heart of the Projekti Muutvolaatit initiative, which seeks to explore the hidden harmonies existing between the urban and the natural environments.