A member of the jury which evaluated my university work before graduation gave me this advice: “never stop telling stories”. I’ve taken that advice to heart and am always looking for new ways to build narratives in my art. I’ve made work for a variety of fields, including comics, animation, new media, and video games.
I draw inspiration from both intangible and physical sources, and the two are often woven together. I explore facets of my own psyche [mental health, neurodiversity, intersecting threads of my identity] as well as the universal human experience [human rights, environmental issues, current events]. I also love fiction, and my explorations of fantasy, sci-fi, myth, and folklore often include a layer of social commentary. I may tell a story about witches in a high fantasy setting, but those witches will be trying to dismantle a fascist government. I may illustrate notable women from mythology, but their stories will be viewed and interpreted through a feminist lens.
My media is most often digital, but I also enjoy markers, acrylic paints, printmaking, and mixed media. I’ve studied fine art, animation, illustration, graphic design, and new media, which exposed me to this breadth of artmaking materials and techniques. I’ve made illustrations and animations professionally for international clients. I have a BA degree in animation and an MA degree in new media. I’ve exhibited in group shows in three countries, had solo shows here in Finland, and attended an international artist residency.
