"Figurative mättö (to paint harsly) / Abstrakti huttu (Abstract gruel)” as the background name of the paintings or as a method of operation may sound like a random combination of words, but it certainly evokes images and feelings!

The figurative Mättö and the abstract huttu describe two very different ways of artistic expression, both of which combine seamlessly in my works, so that both ways of making works inspire each other, creating interesting and seamless interactions.

Figurative Mättö as an artistic term refers to abundant and powerful visual elements that tell stories and express emotions. Figurative Mättö brings out clear shapes and subjects that are human figures, animals or objects.

The abstract huttu, on the other hand, reflects the chaos, freedom and creativity of the work in a purely open way, focusing more on colors, shapes and emotional expression without a clear presentation or direct reference relationships.

Abstract huttu can also refer to a space where colors, shapes and textures mix freely without a clear representation or recognizable form. Abstract art opens the door to the viewer's own interpretation and emotions, making each experience unique.

Art between figurative and abstract expression, which is my own way of working, is often located in ​​the so-called "third space", which combines both realistic and non-realistic elements. In such art, there is an effort to create stories, cultural references and personal universal human experiences.
Combining these two styles, I try to create works that play with both recognizability and freedom. This combination can also challenge the viewer's expectations and open up new perspectives for understanding art. With such an approach, I try to raise questions about what art is and how it can be used to communicate human feelings and thoughts.