Sähkökaappiteosta maalataan Sampsantien ja Pellervontien risteyksessä.

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

Dominant colour

Sähkökaappiteosta maalataan Sampsantien ja Pellervontien risteyksessä. is a work by Toivo Koivisto, held at Helsinki City Museum.

Who painted this?: Toivo Koivisto
Where can I see it?: Helsinki City Museum

About this work

The image shows a woman painting a mural on a large, light blue metal box. She is holding a paintbrush in her right hand and a cup in her left. The mural depicts a tree with a white trunk and green leaves, set against a blue sky with a body of water in the foreground. The woman is seated on the ground, with her legs crossed, and is surrounded by various painting supplies. She appears to be focused on her work, carefully adding details to the mural. The scene suggests that the woman is creating a public art piece, possibly as part of a community project or initiative. The mural's design and location imply a connection to the surrounding environment, with the tree and water elements reflecting the natural beauty of the area. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up cross-hatching.