Saarinen, Sanna Maria | Artist Register – Artists’ Association of Finland

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Suoraan taiteilijalta

Basic information

b. 1968, Rauma

Master of culture and arts

Residence: Eura

Contact information

Phone number: 040 5035825

Email: sannasaarineneura@gmail.com

Artist's Statement

The technique in my work is hand-woven fabrics combined with recycled metal and wood. In some pieces I use only recycled metal.
I'm fascinated with contrasts and I want to reflect that in my art. The theme that carries out throughout my work is seamless cooperation of different elements. Metal and stone have power where as textiles represent softness. Also humor and solemnity create and intensifies contrasts and depth in my work.
I like to think I ”paint” with yarn made of different materials and shades when I weave the fabrics to my pieces.
The importance of color, surface and structure is highlighted in a complex storytelling where every detail is carefully considered. My strengths are technical craftsmanship, use of materials and the plasticity of my work.
My art comes from life, its sorrows and happy moments, from simply being and living.

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Bio

Sanna Saarinen is a Finnish modern artist.
Saarinen has a degree of Master of culture and arts from Satakunta university of applied sciences (2024) and Artisan in Textiles from Loimaan käsi- ja taideteollisuusoppilaitos ( 1990 ) and Textile Designer degree from Lounais- Suomen käsi- ja taideteollisuusoppilaitos ( 1994 ).

The technique in her work is hand-woven fabrics combined with recycled metal and wood. In some pieces she uses only recycled metal.
She’s fascinated with contrasts and reflects that in her art. The theme that carries out throughout her work is seamless cooperation of different elements. Metal and stone have power where as textiles represent softness. Also humor and solemnity create and intensifies contrasts and depth in her work.

Saarinen ”paints” with yarn made of different materials and shades when she weaves the fabrics to her pieces.
The importance of color, surface and structure is highlighted in a complex storytelling where every detail is carefully considered. Her strengths are technical craftsmanship, use of materials and the plasticity of her work.

Saarinen has had several private as well as joint exhibitions since 1997. She has been active in many cultural co-operations such as Rauman Taiteilijaseura ry.
Her work is displayed in many public places such as the central hospital of Satakunta, The Theatre of Rauma restaurant and the premises of Lähivakuutus. In the city of Eura there are many pieces in several different locations. She is also very well represented in many private collections.

In the 20th century she’s also been awarded in several competitions.

Gallery Sanna Saarinen is located in the idyllic old town of Rauma. She creates her art pieces in Eura where she lives with her husband and dog.

Media

Saarinen has had an extensive media coverage throughout her career ( since 1995 ). She has been interviewed as a person of interest. Her exhibitions and public works of art have been well covered in different medias in Satakunta and also in nationwide publications.