Johanna Pahalahti
I am a Finnish photographer and artist working with documentary photography and camera-less techniques. I draw inspiration from silence, summer cottage landscapes, and the significance of my grandparents’ experiences. I am currently studying to become an art therapy instructor and serve as a board member of Haihatuksen Henki, the registered association of Art Center Haihatus.
Projects
Small things
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The Small Things series was born when the corona pandemic hit Finland in the spring of 2020. In a time of fear, sadness, and loneliness, missing family and friends, our family started going on forest walks. It brought a much-needed break from all the worrying. See more…
My Grandmother Anja
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My grandmother Anja is a series I did for 2 years after my grandmother had a stroke and her right side got paralyzed. She still lives at home and my mother is her caregiver. It raises questions like, what is best, living at home or a nursing center? What kind of life is a good life for the elderly? Do elderly people get enough support from the government? See more…
Snow
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The Small Things series was born when the corona pandemic hit Finland in the spring of 2020. In a time of fear, sadness, and loneliness, missing family and friends, our family started going on forest walks. It brought a much-needed break from all the worrying. See more…
Stardust
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The inspiration for the collection comes from unexpectedly losing a loved one too soon.
When I was five years old, we suddenly lost my uncle. I believe that even though our loved ones are gone from the physical world, they are still close by and we can feel them near us. I feel like they guide us in the right direction. They come to us in dreams. See more…
Välke/Sparkle, 2018
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Lumme/Water lily, 2018
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Kari/Rock (hippos back), 2018, metallic print, 90x45cm, edition of 6+2AP
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Polaroid serie, 1,2,3, 2018, 8,8 x 10,7 / 7,9 x 7,9 cm, unique
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