Siltamäen ostoskeskus.

Siltamäen ostoskeskus.

Seppo Jalander

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a person sweeping a sidewalk next to a plain white wall. On the right, there’s a section of colorful graffiti with big letters and a face inside one of them. The sidewalk has a few weeds growing in the cracks, and the building looks a little worn. The artist focused on small details like the person’s posture and the way the graffiti contrasts with the empty wall. It’s a quiet moment in an urban setting, where everyday life meets street art. Check out the Museum of Ethnography to see more works like this.

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