All pieces of art are made by hand using nature as an inspiration
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. When I look at the stars, there is a connection between me and my uncle. Our loved ones are gone, but not actually gone. They are part of the stardust and the universe. We will meet them again. It gives me comfort.
Small Things
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.
My grandmother, Anja
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?