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.
For many years I have participated in the annual Hertfordshire Open Studios event. In September 2009, you are welcome to view a selection of my work in its home surroundings. Opening times: Weekends of 12/13 and 19/20 September from 11am to 5pm (or by appointment).
I am also participating 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 26/27 September and 3/4 October from 10am to 4pm; and Wednesday 30 September and Thursday 1 October from 10am to 2pm.
(Hertfordshire Open Studios is coordinated by the Herts Visual Arts Forum.)
Welwyn Festival (2009): My home studio was open to visitors as part of the the Welwyn Festival event.
Art Fair at Artshed, Ware (3-5 May 2008): Fifth annual art fair hosted by Artshed at Westmill Farm, Westmill Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0ES. Opening hours: Saturday/Sunday 11am-5pm, Monday 11am-4pm. Free admission.
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.