Puun Sielu

Outstanding wood art at Puun Sielu gallery

Puun Sielu in Onkamo, Tohmajärvi, is a traditional Karelian log manor. The building itself is a sight worth seeing. Behind its gorgeous log walls, there is a gallery presenting diverse wood art that has also been featured at the Finnish Broadcasting Company’s Egenland travel programme.

The park surrounding the log manor familiarises you with dozens of different tree species. The garden also has many beautiful details from the Karelian-style buildings to enchanting artworks, such as the works of a Praznik Topora chainsaw sculpting competition’s Finnish championship held in summer 2020. The area is a great way to see the diverse life cycle of wood from its growth stage all the way to a finished product.

The internationally notable sales exhibition features wood art, such as woodturning pieces, wood reliefs and intarsia works, created by both Finnish and international artists. The exhibited works range from the traditional sculpted bears to modern, international sculptures. The current speciality is the world’s first international Michael Jackson in wood art exhibition. The works created by a culturally diverse group of artists pay homage to Michael Jackson’s wide-ranging artistic heritage and depict his artistry, talent, courage and humanity in multidimensional ways.

The gallery also sells jewellery, gift items and home goods, and it is an excellent place to find unique souvenirs and gifts. The manor’s old barn is also a great place for a meal or coffee break or even for holding a meeting.