virva hinnemo

Artist's Statement
My work has always been grounded by perception and for many years I worked from life. While my work has become more abstract, I still feel that strong connection to all things real. I don't paint from life anymore but the memory of working with those kinds of elements feels very much alive. My mind sifts through all kinds of familiar associations fueling the work with a lighter subject some of the time and with more weight at other times. I'm driven to make something that can stand on its' own. Using my hands to make things has always struck me as constructive. To this day I devote pleasurable time making a variety of things/objects that are useful in my life and to my family. But painting is different and occupies such a different space in my mind. Joy, disappointment, agony, determination, willfulness all wrapped up in the minutes and hours.

We currently have many of these works framed in store. Please call or email for up to the minute stock.