Sanna Pynnönen

Art is an essential part of who I am. I have been drawing and painting since early childhood, and for the past decades I have worked actively as a visual artist. I hold a Master’s degree in Philosophy and have also completed studies in fine art, which strongly influence the conceptual depth of my work. Alongside my artistic practice, I work as a freelance journalist and caregiver, and I currently serve as the Chair of the Äänekoski Artists’ Association in Finland.

I have participated in numerous group exhibitions in Finland and abroad, with my work shown in major cultural venues as well as international galleries, including exhibitions in Berlin. In 2024, I held two solo exhibitions, and my work continues to be exhibited in galleries across Finland.

My paintings can be described as abstract realism — a fusion of fantasy, dream imagery, and aesthetic exploration. I am drawn to bold colors, mystery, and the unfamiliar, creating works that move beyond everyday reality. Through my art, I seek to offer new emotional landscapes and alternative visions, inviting the viewer into worlds where imagination is free from convention and the visible world no longer sets the limits.

I hold a Master’s degree in Philosophy with a specialization in art history, and I have also completed studies in fine art.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

Untitled. JYVÄSKYLÄ (FIN) 2005
Fantasies. SAARIJÄRVI (FIN) 2024
Fantasies. ÄÄNEKOSKI (FIN) 2024
Forest´s Cover. VIITASAARI (FIN) 2025

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

Rikki – art group joint exhibition, BERLIN (GER) 2016
Roots are, LAUKAA (FIN) 2016
Risteys, HELSINKI (FIN) 2019
Korona Kollektiivi, ESPOO (FIN) 2020
Kaamoksen kutsu / Finnish Artists Association. ROVANIEMI (FIN) 2023
Unia, JYVÄSKYLÄ (FIN) 2023
Brilliant / Finnish Artists Association, HELSINKI (FIN) 2024
Half a century of art / Äänekoski Artists Association, ÄÄNEKOSKI (FIN) 2025
Four Dimensions, JÄMSÄ (FIN) 2025
Sparkling / Äänekoski Artists' Association, ÄÄNEKOSKI 2025
The Rhythms of Form, HELSINKI (FIN), 2026
Perlina, JYVÄSKYLÄ (FIN), 2026