What is felt within becomes visible through painting
Hi, I'm Annika.
My name is Annika and I am a visual artist and painter based in Finland.
I'm interested in what happens when we give ourselves permission to explore, experiment and express ourselves in our own way.
Painting has become an important part of how I experience the world. I'm continually discovering what happens when I follow my curiosity, work with my hands, and allow something to emerge without needing to control every step.
Currently I am training to become an Expressive Arts facilitator. I am eager to learn how we can more authentically express ourselves artistically by being better connected to our body and emotions.
One thing I have also noticed that there are times when we as creators need support in getting into creative energy, to be able to create even when everyday life overwhelmes us. You can try my Creative Pause audio to activate your inner flow of creativity and pick up that paint brush.
My inspirations
I draw inspiration from observing my own creative process and from the landscapes of my inner world. Nature, and especially flowers, fascinate me.
While some of my paintings unfold into abstract expressions, others take shape through the familiar forms of flowers and nature. In both, I’m drawn to the space between what we can see and what we can feel. Through abstract expression, I seek to give form to things that would otherwise be difficult to put into words.
What is felt within becomes visible through painting.
I create my work under the artist name Mariannica, a name formed from my two first names. My artworks are signed and recognised under the Mariannica name.
I am a member of Suomen Taiteilijat ry and the Helsinki Artists’ Association (Suomen Taiteilijat), and my work has previously been shown in several exhibitions.
You can see my history of exhibitions here.
To contact me, please visit Info page.
I’m glad you are here!