Rawsculptor

Tunn is. Kristian Saapunki 17

Tunn is. Kristian Saapunki 13

Tunn is. Kristian Saapunki 1

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Tunn is. Kristian Saapunki 16

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Thin ice

Kristian Saapunki

Year: 2025
Dimensions: 22x18x18cm
Unique piece

Materials: metal scrap, metal wire, clay, mirrors, paint

The rusted nails used in this sculpture

came from a friend who dismantled an old pier.

Kristian Saapunki, Konstkuppen, 1

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The art heist

Kristian Saapunki

Year: 2024

Dimensions: 30x26x22cm

Unique piece

Materials: metal scrap, wire, clay, paint, wooden frame

There’s a funny video of two raccoons sneaking around on a porch.

When they realize they’ve been spotted, they freeze, as if they’ve just stolen something.

That moment inspired The art heist.

Toadally kissed. Kristian Saapunki 15

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Toadally kissed. Kristian Saapunki 14

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Toadally kissed

Kristian Saapunki

Year: 2024

Dimensions: 28x26x23cm

Unique piece

Materials: metal scrap, clay, decorative moss, paint

Two frogs sharing a kiss.

This piece has a playful twist, their eyes follow you as you look at them from different angles.

It’s almost as if they’re keeping an eye on you, making sure you don’t get too close!

Tur hare. Kristian Saapunki 1

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Lucky hare

Kristian Saapunki

Year: 2024

Dimensions: 29x29x29cm

Unique piece

Materials: metal scrap, wire, electronic waste, clay, paint

The bike path to my workplace is often filled with rabbits and hares. One day while listening to Bob Marley’s Is This Love,

a line in the song stood out to me: "I’m willing and able, so I throw my cards on your table."

At that exact moment, a hare leaped across the road in front of me.

I pictured a hare confidently flicking two cards onto a table, and that image gave life to this sculpture.

Härjad rotta. Kristian Saapunki 1

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Ravaged rat

Kristian Saapunki

Year: 2024

Dimensions: 19x11x19cm

Unique piece

Materials: clay, metal scrap, wire, paint

This piece came to life after a long period of back pain.

A way for me to channel something positive out of the experience.

The fly. Kristian Saapunki 17

The fly. Kristian Saapunki 15

The fly. Kristian Saapunki 1

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Fly dreams

Kristian Saapunki

Year: 2023

Dimensions: 24x13x11cm

Unique piece

Materials: metal scrap, wire, clay, a red glass orb

Fungi are fascinating.

They connect trees into vast networks that can communicate and share nutrients.

They break down decaying organic matter, nature’s own recycling system.

Some can even take over insects and make them do incredible things.

This particular fungus has attracted a fly.

I see you. Kristian Saapunki 1

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I see you

Kristian Saapunki

Year: 2022

Dimensions: 21x28x18cm

Unique piece

Materials: metal scrap, wire, clay, decorative moss, paint

A chameleon on a branch, what has it spotted?