I’m a mixed media artist based in Vantaa, Finland, with a passion for exploring new skills and creatively blending techniques. My work is deeply inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds me, and you’ll also find traces of my profession as a structural engineer in the geometric patterns and technical motifs featured in my art.
Each of my physical artworks is handmade and truly one-of-a-kind. I produce only small batches, whether it’s ceramic cups or prints, ensuring that every piece remains unique.
In the digital realm, I create using Corel Painter for my digital artworks and Adobe Photoshop for patterns. I also bring my ideas to life through 3D modelling and animation using Blender.
You can follow my art experimentations on Instagram @virta_art
CV
Studies
Art School Alfa, 2016-2019
Several courses in ceramics, glass works and silver jewellery
Art history studies at Open university 20 study points
Private exhibitions
2018 Helsinki, Wandering Mind, Ceramics and paintings, Potup-lab, Kaapelitehdas
2017 Helsinki, On My Way, Ceramics, Potup-lab, Kaapelitehdas
Juried group exhibitions
2018 Helsinki, Luonto keskellämme, Ceramics and Lithographs, Klementinan Sali Tuomarinkylän Kartano (Juried by artist Tuija Hirvonen-Puhakka)
Group exhibitions
2020 Romantique, Klementiinan sali
2019 Hetkiä, Klementiinan sali
2019 Valosta väreiksi, Karhulan hovi
2019 Helsinki, Olennaista, Kaapelitehdas
2018 Tuusula, Värikylläiset päivät, Tuusula county house
2018 Helsinki, Haloo, Paintings, Kaapelitehdas
2017 Tuusula, Luonnossa, Paintings, Hotel Gustavelund
Other activity
2013- Studio Variatio, private entrepreneur: ceramics, glassworks, silver jewellery, digital art
Art Clay World, Certified teacher for silver clay, level 1
Art Clay Word, Certified teacher for silver clay, paper-filigree technique or silver clay,