I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country across Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.
With focus on tone and composition, I explore the connection we have to our emotions, and the natural world we inhabit. Working with both acrylics and oils, I aim to drop out of my head into my body as I paint, allowing the emotion to come through in the raw, messy and sometimes playful application of paint.
Inspiration to me can come from anything that touches me deeply and leaves a resonance somewhere in me. One of the defining experiences for me has been my childhood summers spent in the Finnish archipelago, living in a century old fishermans cottage with my family. The deep connection I felt with my surroundings and the stories of the place, continues to shape my relationship with the natural world.
Born and raised in Finland, I now call Australia home, living and working on Yuin Country in Shoalhaven, NSW. I continue to expand my visual language through ongoing study, including mentorship with contemporary expressionist Holly Eva and classical training with the Milan Art Institute.
Ateliers & exhibitions:
2024 Finalist in Bryan and Robin Carr Art Prize in Wollongong, Australia
2024 Finalist in Creator's Mark Art Prize and Charity Exhibition in Gerringong, Australia
2024 Timbermill Artisans group exhibition at Project Contemporary Artspace in Wollongong, Australia
2024 '8' solo exhibition at Timbermill Studios in Bulli, Australia
2022 Atelier at Saaristohotelli Vaihela in Turku Archipelago, Finland
(Above photo credit: Anastasia Gladushchenko)