Maisema

In the landscape reliefs, I have strived for aquarelle type of expression, utilizing ceramics and glass as materials. The rectangular shape of the works as well as the visible frame connect them to a form familiar from painting. The colored glass unexpectedly melts during the glazing process, creating the impression of an abstract landscape - I think I paint the works in a ceramic kiln.

Circus

Circus reliefs are an exploration of combining coloured glass with ceramics. The ceramic base of the works is inspired by the shapes of antique circus arenas. Coloured glass is applied on the grooves of the base to create a gradient of different shades. Circus works are part of the state art deposit collection and currently displayed at the Finnish president residence.

Pools

Pools is a series of works in which I have explored further combining glass with ceramics. In the work of the series, I have utilized the runoff of liquid melting glass during the firing process. The works have pool-like recesses of different depths, between which the glass mass flows and mixes during the firing process, forming surprising patterns and color combinations. The State Art Deposit Collection has redeemed two Pools for its collections.

Magic ponds

Magic Ponds is a series of wall reliefs in different sizes that I have been working on since 2016, creating works of various scales. The works are inspired by the ponds of rock formations, where you can see a wide range of colours in different seasons. The works are made of stoneware clay, to which coloured recycled glass is combined in firing process. The Espoo Museum of Modern Art EMMA has redeemed at set of four works for its collections.

Wells and Springs

In these works I have combined different shades of coloured and clear glass in order to create color gradients and transitions. In addition, I have explored the effect of variation in glass thickness on glass cracking.

Gravitaatio

"Gravity" works explore the free flow of the molten glass. The glass flows over the edge of the work during the firing process. When hung on the wall the melting glass seems to flow horizontally towards the wall creating the illusion of the glass defying the gravity.

Mosaic reliefs and sculptures

The mosaic reliefs are based on the dialogue between the perfect and the imperfect. The geometric mosaic matrix is inspired by the digital world – LED-panels and LCD screens – each mosaic representing one pixel. The matrix symbolizes perfection, which is further emphasized by the flawless glazing of the mosaics. The mosaic grid frames the colour element created by melting the glass in the glaze firing process. Each mosaic piece in the work can be seen as a miniature painting, full of colour shades and irregular cracks.

Alku sculptures

Alku sculptures are inspired by the world of vegetation and the forms found in plants. The forms refer to the early stages of plant growth – shoots, buds and seed pods. The works take a close up look on these forms and abstractly recreate them on a large scale. Alku sculptures are based on a novel manufacturing process that combines blown glass with mould pressed ceramics.