I was born in Finland, where my roots still remain providing much of the inspiration behind my work. "Enough and no more" together with Scandinavian simplicity, Nordic light and use of colour speaks volumes of my work.
I create impressions of rural and city landscape together with nature and changing seasons reduced to their basic elements. My collage art work is composed by the layering of observations, memories, thoughts, imaginations and dreams, as well as the materials of paper, paint and glue.
The aesthetic act of pasting papers on the surface has been practised in various folk arts for centuries. Collage as a fine art medium, however, first emerged with some acclaimed painters in the early 20th century.
I create personal images, but also encourage the viewer to visualise their own interpretation.
As a result of much experimentation with materials and techniques, I have developed a highly personal style of creating collage art in distinctive forms of composition, harmony and mood with asymmetrical balance of colour, shape and spatial relationship.
For my collage medium I prepare assorted papers to which I apply colour using mainly acrylic paints. These provide the palette for my pictures' composition.
Collages mounted on paper are normally sold unframed, unless agreed otherwise.
Works on raised panels have a protective varnished finish and have the appearance and structure of paintings on canvas and do not require any framing.
A selection of work is on show in the on-line gallery(panels and collages). (Availability changes as works are sold and I create new works.)
To see a wider range of works in more detail, or to discuss potential commissions, you are welcome to visit my studio by appointment.
If you are interested in my art work and would like to know more, simply send me an e-mail and I will contact you.
I have been practising my art since 1993. A range of work has been commissioned and sold to private collections nationally and internationally. A number of commercial organisations, including Wessex Water, Nokia, KPMG, Microsoft, Global Crossing, Ramada Hotel Group, Wetherspoon pub/restaurant chain, and Center Parcs, have purchased and hired my work.
Open Studios: For many years I have participated in the annual Hertfordshire Open Studios event. (Hertfordshire Open Studios is coordinated by Herts Visual Arts Forum). This year you are welcome to view a selection of my work in a group show of 8 versatile artists - "Art Symphony" - in the historic Old Town Hall Courtroom, Market Place, St Albans, AL3 5DJ. Opening times: Weekends of 25/26 September and 2/3 October, and Wednesday 29 September 2010. Saturdays and Wednesday from 10am to 4pm and Sundays from 11am to 4pm.
Kimpton May Festival 2010, Kimpton, Hertfordshire, SG4 8RB. I am taking part in the art show in the beautiful 13th century church which is a big attraction of the the traditional Kimpton May Festival celebration. Opening times: 30th April to 3rd May, 11am - 4pm.
"Women in the Frame": a group of 8 artists practicing in Hertfordshire. Venue: The Horsebridge Arts Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AF. Dates: Wednesday 2nd June - Wednesday 16th June 2010. Opening times: 9am - 6pm Monday to Saturday; 10am - 6pm Sunday.
Welwyn Festival 2010: My home studio (contact details below) is open to visitors as part of the the Welwyn Festival event. Opening times: 19-20 and 26-27 June, 12-6pm.
Ayot St Lawrence Annual Festival and Art Exhibition to be held in Ayot St Lawrence Church, Hertfordshire, AL6 9BZ. Opening times: 12-14 June 2010, 10am-5pm.
If you are interested in my work or in other art in the Hertfordshire area, you may find the following useful:
The sale of any item of work does not include any intellectual property right relating to it. All copyright and other rights shall remain with the artist. The artist asserts her moral right to be identified as the author both generally and in relation to any public exhibition of her work. The reproduction of items of work you have purchased (including the reproduction of photographs of such items other than for limited private use) is not permitted.