Tuula Vehanen: Alphabet 1

A weathered, silvered juniper arches across the heath like a bookmark. Its form and vivid color palette balance on the threshold between the familiar and the unknown, prompting one to wonder what language trees speak
Image from the series *Alphabets of the Forest*.

About the artist
Tuula Vehanen is a photographer and photographic artist based in Vantaa. For her, art is an endeavor to engage in dialogue and to highlight issues she considers important. Through art and aesthetics, it is possible to communicate across language barriers and foster a sense of community. Nature—its beauty and majesty—as well as the interaction between humans and nature, are central elements in her work, as are death and the aesthetics of ugliness. In addition to two-dimensional images, Vehanen uses photography to create installations and spatial elements.

By purchasing this print, you are donating 10 € to forest protection

The Association of Photographic Artists is participating in the Finnish Natural Heritage Foundation´s (Luonnonperintösäätiö) campaign that is raising funds for the Art Forest (Taiteen metsä). The artist donates 5 € and the Association of Photographic Artists doubles the donation.