Paivi Eerola

Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland

About Paivi Eerola

I am a full-time artist from Finland. I have oil and acrylic paintings for sale here in Saatchi art. I was born in Eastern Finland, near the Russian border, and I love floral metal trays, Faberge eggs, and antique collectibles. On the other hand, I have an analytical mind and I like to express holistic themes like evolution, exploration, liberation, and spirituality. So, even when working with one painting only, I don’t settle for one simple scene. I aim to create a magical world of imagination that is an escape from the mundane world. As a child, I used to walk alone in nature and imagine being a queen in a glorious palace. As an artist, I do the same by re-creating the old glory with brushes and pens. My work combines history, nature, and fantasy. Plants turn into dolls and fairies. Ornamental sceneries rise from nature’s wonders like beams of light and blooming orchids. I collect ideas by observing nature, garden and houseplants, by looking at old Renaissance and Baroque paintings, and by visiting museums, libraries, and gift shops. When painting, I like to start with intuition and finish with intention. That way, creating feels adventurous, but the discoveries become meaningful and understandable while the work progresses. Even if I like my art to deliver a mysterious and surrealistic atmosphere, I also want it to look inviting. The best art is like a shared secret between the artist and the viewer without making either one feel uncomfortable. My goal is always to improve the quality of my work. I want my art to stand the tests of time, playful mind, and pedantic eye. European artists from the 15th and 16th century like Sandro Botticelli and Peter Paul Rubens are my idols. I have studied old master painting techniques and used them to develop new methods that fit with my intuition-driven artistic process.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design
Master of Science in Computer Engineering

Exhibitions:

2019 Raffia ja Smoothia, a group exhibition organized by Vantaa’s Art Association
2019 Kukkatarhurin päiväkirja, a group exhibition organized by Galleria Fogga
2019 Jälkeen ihmisen, a group exhibition organized by The Finnish Watercolour Society

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