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...Elis Sinistö, a fragile 92-year old man, is
swaying in his swing made from pieces of rope, wood
and used tyres. He entertains his visitors by dancing
on the stone-paved dance floor of Villa Mehu (Villa
Juice), inviting them to join in.
On the other side of Finland, Imppu Salminen collects
mobile phones, coins, old irons, radios, and whatever
else he happens to fancy. Collages and drawings made
in his distinctive ‘tick-tack’ style fill his tiny cottage.
Imppu’s UFO mobile even has a direct connection to the
president of the United States. But today the line is
busy. He will try again tomorrow.
left to right: Marti Hömppi,
Spanish dancer, photo: Julia Elmore; Väinö
Oja creating a bear for the ITE Museum's sculpture park,
photo: Hannu Paju