Ancient Spirit of the Forest (Finnish Mythology)
Metsän Vanhin II
Metsän Vanhin II
Scarred by fire and shaped by countless storms, Metsän Vanhin II stands as a testament to resilience. Once a young spruce, unmarked and yielding, she has weathered the winds and flames of the forest, growing stronger, unbothered and more steadfast with every trial.
Her bark, etched with the memory of survival, tells a story of transformation — of roots that reach deeper in every passing year, and a spirit that will not bend but stands tall in every situation.
In the Finnish woods, the oldest trees are revered as silent teachers, mentors in life's many storms. This piece honors the quiet charisma that comes from endurance, and the wisdom that emerges only through time and challenge.
"I too was once a young spruce,
unbruised by winds and life’s fires.
Perfect, yielding —
bending back and forth in every storm.
But in those storms,
my roots grew deeper,
my bark grew stronger.
And in time I said, no more —
I won’t bend, not once more.
I learned to stand tall."
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Pst. She has a sister, "Metsän Vanhin I". You can also find them as a set, "The Elders".
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Hahnemühle PhotoRag Satin · 310 gsm · 100% Cotton
Printed on one of the world’s finest art papers — soft to the touch, luminous in tone. The subtle satin surface holds light the way morning mist holds silence. Each pigment sinks into its fibers with depth and patience, revealing blacks of quiet gravity and color that hums just beneath the surface. Made to endure, acid- and lignin-free — a paper for images meant to last. -
Aluwood Frames — Anthracite Black or Oak
Strength and warmth, held in balance. Each frame unites the clean precision of aluminium with the grounded calm of real wood. Available in anthracite black or oak — tones that echo the forest and its shadows. Frames are shipped without glass for a more natural, gallery-like presence; UV-glass can be added later if desired. -
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