Pekka Kontio: Painottomuus / Weightlessness, 1966. You may not use this photo for commercial purposes. © Photo: Helsinki Art Museum / Hanna Kukorelli Painottomuus / Weightlessness Artist Pekka Kontio Nordenskiöldinkatu 20, Laakso, Helsinki Among the sculptures Pekka Kontio (1933-1976) made in the 1960s there are a number of powerfully expressive portraits. ‘Weightlessness’ has a considerably more lyrical and optimistic ambience than the artist’s earlier works. The work depicts two figures in a weightless space. Its horizontality and the unaffected handling of the figures’ limbs create a strong sense of movement. The work is cast in bronze and it was unveiled in 1966. It belongs to the City of Helsinki’s art collection, which is managed and curated by HAM. Read more.. At map