Nature in general is, for Westerberg, both a place for relaxation and a source of inspiration, which can be seen in many of Westerberg’s pieces of jewellery.Read more »

In the centre of Kemi there are new things happening in the arts scene! At the recently opened cultural centre, run by the Meän Periferia association, Iines Jakovlev works as an artist, bio-designer and chair of the association. Come and meet Iines, who will be showcasing various biomaterials, and explore the premises and exhibitions! Read more »

Time and the slow pace of the process are very important to me. I feel that I used to be quite impatient, and working on long-term projects has sometimes been challenging. However, my enthusiasm for creating art in a self-sufficient and sustainable way is what drew me into the world of flax. Eller om det är för långt: It has been very rewarding to learn old traditional skills and be part of their continuity.Read more »

Johnny Juthman shares that it is his fascination with stone as an ancient material, along with the opportunity to discover new techniques, create new shapes, and constantly challenge himself, that drives him to continue creating.Read more »

In her art, Camilla endeavours to highlight the natural qualities of wood and is particularly fascinated by its decomposition process - the biological transformation from one state to another. "Poetry tends to emerge from what at first glance may seem banal and simple". Read more »

An artist who is passionate about the world of art and the lives of artists is Meri-Helmi Särkkä. She is from Bahrain and changed her name to a Finnish name so that her art would be seen differently.Read more »