I was born in Hämeenkyrö, Finland in January 1971. I did my first oil painting when I was only one year old, thanks to my mother. Since then I have been obsessed with making pictures.
My playground as a child was a forest with a lookout tower in the middle, a museum and and an old white church. From there I took away with me exciting stories of goblins, trolls and fairies. I can also still remember the many shades of colours.
Clear blue mornings with birds singing in the forest felt so soft and safe. In the dark purple dusk, the forest changed, too many scary shadows and wicked voices. These memories from the past are still with me in the present. Some of those fairytales become pictures, drawings and paintings.
In the 1990s, my occupation was ADP-designer so I often used computer programs for painting and drawing, like Deluxe Paint, Fractal Design Painter and Corel Draw. At that time, the computer enviroment was a different world from ordinary pencils and paints. After a neurological illness in 2000, everything stopped for a while. Now I have returned to traditional methods.
Although mostly self-taught, I owe so much to many people for their teachings, advice, and inspiration. The object of my greatest worship has been and probably will always be French painter Claude Monet (1840 – 1926).
I love colours and I think that can be seen from my paintings. I also like fairytales, and I never stop wondering about the Universe around me.
The most hectical, creative and wonderful year 2008, with many group exhibitions (e.g. in Agora Gallery, New York) and in autumn my solo exhibition, inspired me and my husband to open Gallery Amalia. Gallery is located in cultural area of Hämeenpuisto in the middle of Tampere-city, Finland. The Gallery contains my studio where I am working. Gallery Amalia has on show my production extensively from years ago to these days.
“Art is Life and Life is an Adventure”
Gallery Comment :
Finnish artist Amalia touches our innocence, our willingness to believe in other worlds that are not so obviously visible. She creates not only a fairytale atmosphere but also adds a touch of mystical mystery which at times propels us as mature adults to revisit sensations long forgotten. Amalia uses saturated colors and bold strokes to create a striking simplicity in her works. Brava!
