Anni Laukka: Last Memory of You
Shadow sculpture made of toy soldiers
This artwork is created from small plastic soldiers, where the shadow projected on the wall depicts a moment of farewell between a young child and a soldier, a father leaving for war. The piece was born from a reflection on the heartbreaking news images from Ukraine, where families are forced to part ways due to the cruelties of war. I wondered if these soldiers would ever reunite with their loved ones, and if this chaotic moment of farewell would become their last memory of each other.
Bachelor of Arts and Culture, b. 1982, lives in Kokkola, Finland
Information
Artwork finished in:
2025
Light sources, other materials and equipment used:
led light, EU plug
Dimensions of the work, approximately (width-height-depth):
21 x 40 cm, height 25 cm
Approximate dimensions of the work for mailing / sending.:
35 x 45 cm, height 35 cm
Power consumption:
Standard mains current (10A/16A)
Sound in artwork:
no sound
Support and other structures:
The work needs support structures, hanging points, or similar
Structures, hardware and other equipment needed from the client.:
A stand. If exhibited outside a plexiglass box should be placed to cover the artwork
Minimum height of the space:
2
Minimum square meters of the space:
5
Requirements for the space: darkness, temperature, colouring (light / dark / specific colour / other) etc:
No straight sunlight, works best in a quite dark room.
Building time and people required (estimate):
Easy to build, place the artwork on a stand and connect the plug
Artist's presence:
Guidance can be provided for building
