Vilma Panula

The methodical starting point of my paintings is movement. I interpret what I need in the painting as motion dynamics, which I implement with first brush strokes or a touches on the canvas. After that, I implement the aesthetic idea that was in my mind. I am interested in the purity of the world of phenomena and attempts to translate events, experiences, feelings and ideas from that world of ideas into imaginary language. Depending on the situation, the motives and the influences around me, the aesthetics of that world of ideas will change and so will the pictorial language I have implemented. I’ve gone through many artistic stages and I don’t think I’m still fully rooted in any particular means or way of expression. Joy and impressiveness are things that I hope I can convey to the viewer in my works. I Paint in oil on canvas. The native format for me is human-sized canvas.

Ma of Fine Arts, Lab University of Applied Sciences
BA of Fine Arts 2015, LAMK, Finland
Toyama University of Art and Design 2014
Orivesi College of Arts 2011

Studies on Ancient Technology, Arts and Crafts (Metal, forgery), Cognitive Sciences, Poetry and Literature.

2022
Lappeenranta Museum of Art / Lappeenranta
Galleria Katariina / Lappeenranta
2021
Kaivos-festivaali / Outokumpu
Artbox.Project Zurich 3.0 / Zurich
Nastolan kesänäyttely / Nastola
Poikkeuksia oloissa / Kaapelitehdas, Valssaamo / Helsinki

2020
Sensible / Galleria Itä / Lappeenranta
Kesätaideviikot 20 / Galleria Pihatto / Lappeenranta

2019
Taidemaalariliiton teosvälitys / Kaapelitehdas / Helsinki

2018
Eldorado Likvidoitu / G12 / Helsinki
ARTBOX.SCREEN / Zürich
Taidemaalariliiton teosvälitys / Kaapelitehdas / Helsinki
ARTBOX.PROJECT NY1.0 / New York
Jade galleria / Helsinki

2017
Spectrum Miami / Miami
Rosso Cinabro / Rome
Black Hole Sun / Marzia Frozen / Berlin
ARTOPIA / Marzia Frozen / Berlin
Dome of the Exquisite / Creat Space / Helsinki

2016
Aukea Olema / Galleria 5 / Oulu / avec Mikko Kallavuo
Piiparila / Kirkkonummi
Aukea Oleva / Haukkavuoren näkötorni / Kotka / avec Mikko Kallavuo


2015
Permakultur 9 / Kolbhalle / Köln
ÄRT / Graduation exhibition / Kaapelitehdas / Helsinki
Kaksoistila & Enteet / Hiidenkivi / Lahti
Kaikki sanat on jo käytetty / Stockfors Art Fair / Pyhtää


2014
Synergia Approbatur avec Pirjo Parkkonen / Gallery Oyoy / Lahti
Mikroretrospektri / Turun ...