Ritva Kangasperko

In her art Ritva Kangasperko wants to communicate that we humans have huge amounts of potential, talents, and opportunities – much more than we can imagine. And that our connection to animals, birds and nature could be great fun if we let it. The figurative, narrative painting approach gives Ritva an unlimited number of options to show this all.

Ritva’s art is about visions, images and stories that she must tell. Often based on her dreams. Ritva wants to create uplifting and fun images. Hoping to make you smile. When her artwork is whimsical, there is still a message. And there is always a story.

Ritva’s process is spontaneous, intuitive, easy and free of rules. While materials and technique are important to her, her process itself is not analytical or logical. Her art comes from the heart. It is about finding new undiscovered dimensions for us and nature around us. It is about the joy of life.

Ritva's art is painted by her human mind and hand without digital tools. Ritva is NOT a digital artist.

Her art is in private collections in France, UK, Finland, Australia and USA

Pennsylvania Academia of the Fine Arts 2009-2023

San Francisco Art Institute 1989-1990

Self-taught until 2009

Solo Exhibition at Cerulean Arts Gallery, Philadelphia, USA, June 4 - 29, 2025

Solo Exhibition at Cerulean Arts Gallery, Philadelphia, USA, March 13 – April 7, 2024

Solo Exhibition at Cerulean Arts Gallery, Philadelphia, USA, Nov 9 – Dec 4, 2022

Cerulean Arts' 9th Annual Juried Exhibition, Philadelphia, USA, June 16 - July 18, 2021

Solo Exhibition at Cerulean Arts Gallery, Philadelphia, USA, Jun 2-29, 2021

Solo exhibition at Cerulean Arts Gallery, Philadelphia, USA. Jan 15 to Feb 9, 2020

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Juried exhibition 2019 - Honorable Mention

Solo exhibition at Cerulean Arts Gallery, Philadelphia, USA - October 10 – November 4, 2018: 16 paintings and 3 prints

Cerulean Arts' 6th Annual Juried Exhibition June 20 - July 28, 2018 Philadelphia, USA

Woodmere Art Museum: The Woodmere Annual: 74th Juried Exhibition. The Coverley-Smith Prize 2015.

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Juried CE exhibition 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019