Katja Tukiainen is born in Pori, Finland, year 1969. From mid 1990’s Tukiainen has painted with pink oil colour and told stories of girls and women in her narrative paintings. She has following artist degrees: Master of Arts (1996) from Aalto University, Master of Fine Arts (2007) from Academy of Fine Arts Helsinki and Doctor of Fine Arts (2022) from Academy of Fine Arts Helsinki. She deals with the myths, sayings and art history. Her paintings are in several public collections, such as the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and the Gösta Serlachius Art Foundation.
Maria Wolfram is exploring the themes of human interaction, equality, fragility and power dynamics, often referencing the female perspective. She makes sculptures, paintings, and installations combining oil paint, acrylics, ink and textiles. She received a Master of Fine Art from Chelsea College of Art and Design, the University of the Arts London in 2002. A central focus of Wolfram’s work is the dynamic interplay between paint and surface. Her artwork draws inspiration from mythology, art history and encounters with different cultures. She likes to confront the viewer with topics related to exclusion and inclusion.
- Section Painting
- Venue Palazzo Mora
- Based in Helsinki, Finland
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