From Wildflower Meadows to Night Skies (2 June – 31 August 2026)

In the new exhibition at the Arctic Science Centre, visitors are taken on a journey to discover timeless forms in nature, from wildflower meadows to night skies.

The exhibition’s creator, nature photographer Sirpa Kaipiainen, approaches nature with a minimalist sensibility, focusing on form, structure, and the recurring principles found in the natural world.

Originally from North Karelia, Kaipiainen now lives in Inari. Spending time in nature has always been important to her, and photography became an integral part of this passion some twenty years ago. She photographs landscapes, plants, details of nature, and animals, but she is especially fascinated by natural forms and structures, as well as a minimalistic expression.

While moving in nature, Sirpa Kaipiainen has witnessed how our environment is changing: species are disappearing, pristine areas are shrinking and human impact reaches everywhere.

Her object of passion, the fragile Arctic nature, is in constant change. These observations have led her to reflect on whether there is anything left in nature that is permanent and eternal.

The photographs in the exhibition seek answers to this question.

In the newly opened exhibition From Wildflower Meadows to Night Skies, Kaipiainen showcases nature’s eternal and beautiful forms.

“When you give nature a chance, beauty begins to appear everywhere. You simply need to pause and observe your surroundings with an open mind. Nature will reward the wanderer,” says Sirpa Kaipiainen.

The exhibition showcases ancient trees of the wilderness, the gentle silhouettes of the fells, reflections on water and the comforting night sky. Two award-winning landscape photographs are also included.

The works have been photographed in Inari and Utsjoki, among other places. Beautiful and evocative details have been found both in wilderness areas and in urban environments.