In southern Finland, an elegant mid-century home is populated by futuristic bronze figures; a striking image of past and future. This is the residence of Björn Weckström, the renowned Finnish artist and goldsmith whose works appear to come from a galaxy far, far away (Carrie Fisher once famously wore his necklace as Princess Leia in Star Wars). We visit the tireless 90-year-old artist and his wife, Marja-Liisa, to get a glimpse of his sculptural majesty
Interiors / Society
Statues, sculptures and 'Star Wars': 90-year-old Finnish master Björn Weckström's lives amongst his own creations
By Linnéa Pesonen
90-year-old Finnish artist Björn Weckström sitting in front of his sculpture, ‘Promoteo̓ (1986). Cream leather armchairs, ‘Womb’ by Eero Saarinen. Floor lamps flanking armchairs, Joe Colombo. Photo: Pauliina Salonen