BIO/Riikka Soininen

(b.1968, works in Oulu and Hailuoto)

Riikka Soininen is a painter who primarily uses oil colors and gilded metal leaf, drawing on her background in both art and architecture. She employs techniques involving multiple layers of oil and metals like aluminum, copper, and gold, creating an airy and intricate style. Her artworks capture the transient beauty of seascapes and architecture, evoking a sense of serenity and timelessness.

Kesäisin työskentelen Hailuodon hiljaisuudessa. Maalauksissani matala horisonttiviiva ja mustat veneet ovat luotolaisia näkymiä.

I work summers in Hailuoto, sandy Island off the coast, where the dunes, low horizons and boats are a common sight.