Enlightened Iceman is part of the Second Chance Collectible Art, it was exhibited at the Florence Biennale where also Tim Burton participated Glass sculpture resembling a human face with blue yarn hair, googly eyes, and a tall, textured glass neck.

Second Chance Art- delights and inspires

New, joyful, and thought-provoking work can come from the most unexpected places — and materials. Second Chance Art transforms overlooked, discarded, or simply forgotten objects into unique artworks that celebrate imperfection and possibility.

We rush from place to place, rarely stopping to notice what surrounds us — or the beauty in imperfections.

I wanted to slow down and give new life to objects that were tossed aside, left behind, or deemed unworthy. And so, Second Chance Art were born.

The end is not always the end. Sometimes, it’s the beginning of something new.

  • Repurposed materials created siru tuomisto second chance art these whimsical Two shiny, metallic, abstract sculptures with rounded shapes and eye-like elements, set against a plain white background.

    Bubble Mooner Man and Little Alien

  • Second Chance Art is made from existing materials- Late Bloomer Flower decorated with yellow gel-like stones and pink pearl-like beads on top.

    Late Bloomer

  • Second chance art multicolored spotted pattern, topped with a whimsical white ceramic hat featuring green eyes and a tiny pink tongue. Cowboy Carter

    Cowboy Carter

  • A hand holding a flower with green leaves and white flowers, positioned above a glass vase. The second chance sculptural art design resembling an angel with wings, made of clear and light blue glass, with a yellow decorative element on top.

    Angelic

  • A glass sculpture resembling a face with blue yarn hair, googly eyes, and a blue nose against a plain white background.

    Enlightened Iceman

Two glass art sculptures resembling sea creatures on a white background, one green with a black sphere on top and the other white with yellow eyes, both with flowing shapes.

Finding the unique story within everyday materials is at the heart of my process.

I work through play — matching, experimenting, and listening to how repurposed pieces speak to one another. This sense of play brings joy to the making, and later to the viewer.

When someone recognizes something familiar, playful, or entirely new — and their face lights up — that moment becomes part of the artwork.

In a way, I strive to recycle happiness.

Unique, one-of-a-kind artworks created from repurposed materials.
Each piece radiates optimism and reminds us that a second chance is always possible.

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Studio Siru creates custom artwork and design pieces from furniture, lamps, and other materials that might otherwise end up in landfills.

Let’s create something unexpected, uplifting, and environmentally conscious — together.

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Decorative glass art sculpture featuring a tall black and white striped base, a gold-rimmed dish with a textured silver dome, and two smaller glass figures resembling flowers with yellow and amber accents.

Second Chance Art Exhibitions

Artifact Projects, NYC, 09/2026

Florence Biennale, Florence 18-26 Oct 2025

Finnish Glass Biennale, Riihimäki 06/2025

Solo Exhibition, Olsen Annexe, Sydney 05/2025

Group Exhibition, OHO Gallery, Helsinki 06/2025

Group Exhibition, Olsen Gallery, Sydney 12/2024

Solo Exhibition, Finnish Embassy, Canberra 11/2024

Helsinki Design Week Exhibitions, Helsinki 2023 & 2024

Selected Recognition & Platforms
Art to Hearts — Woman Artist Award -Emerging Artists of 2025
WeDotArt — International Artist Platform