Maija Klemetti

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Visual Artist, Graphic Artist, Photographic Artist
Residence: Espoo

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Artist’s Statement

For me, making art is a way to structure my thoughts. I search for meanings through a process that begins with an idea. The technique used to visualize the meanings does not matter. Only the end result is important.

The idea for a work of art can start from anywhere. It can come after a long thought process or unexpectedly from an influential visual phenomenon or event. Sometimes simply an interesting and concrete visual observation is enough to form a basis.

My original thought begins to spread apart as the work progresses. It may change completely or partially. Very often, I do not see it as sufficient and reject it completely. I will start over.

Although my preferences often change, I am interested in numerous effects and phenomena: light, shadows, color, and shapes. However, I create complete sets of works to have views from many angles.

My works have a background and a present – hopefully also a future.