The Centre of the World is a two-part work which forms a permanent part of the architecture of the Satuvakka Day-care Centre, and was realised on-site directly into the wall. The round part in the assembly hall functions as a climbing wall for children, while the second, sickle-shaped part is located in the narrow wall at the far end of Satutori. The art piece gives the centre's turquoise premises a planetarium feel. The materials used are grained plywood that has been worked into a form and 24-carat gold.

Centre of the World, 2004, plywood and 24 carat gold, size 4,5 m
Centre of the World, part 2, 2004, plywood and 24 carat gold, size 4,5 m.

Centre of the World musical document

Centre of the World (Maailmannapa) documents the creation of a public work of art in a music video. The document brings forth how a work of art is implemented as a part of architecture and how it makes the building individualistic, distinguishable and a welcoming part of the environment.

Duration 3´28´´
Script and directing: Partanen & Lamusuo, Miika. J. Norvanto
Filming, editing and technical realisation: Black Lion, Kajaani
Music: Aavikko
Producer: The Municipality of Sotkamo