Part of LUONNONTILA – The Shape of Nature

Concept: Maria Laitila & Marja Haapakangas
Dance and choreography: Maria Laitila 
Cinematography and Editing: Marja Haapakangas
Music and Sound Design: Tatu Rönkkö

Video was Official International Selection of ScreenDance Festival 2021 and  Dance Camera Istanbul 2022

Kai puu (8:26)

Kai puu was filmed in March 2020 in the heartland of Martimo, near the Martimo River. Skiing along the riverbank, the gaze drifted to the stumps peering out from under the snow cover and the felling site, glowing white in the spring light.

Invitation by the stump was strong and demanding.

Kai puu brings out the story of the tree in its own way. It is an embodiment of the journey, cycle and connection of the forest and humans. On the other hand, about human activity and the traces it leaves. The artwork reaches under the soil and snow cover, where a new seed is already sprouting. New growth is under the barrenness waiting for the first rays of light and warmness.