UrbanArt
Lauratimantti, also known by her real name Laura Lehtinen, curates the Urban Art section that takes over Suvilahti. Various artists’ works will be displayed all across the festival area.
Read more about Lauratimantti here.
Get to know the Urban Art -artist:
Konsta Koivisto
Konsta Koivisto is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Helsinki who mainly works with painting and textiles. Koivisto’s works are diary-like documents of the moment of time and nature where imagination colors the reality.
Instagram: @konsta400
Fabu Pires
Fabu Pires (BR/FI) is a multidisciplinary artist born in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. He lives and works in Helsinki, Finland.
www.fabupires.com
Instaagram: @fabulospires
Pihla Lemmetyinen
Observing the world and creating things through sketches, photos and doodles, Pihla enjoys challenging herself with different mediums and art styles.
pihlalem.com
Instagram: @pihla.2
Hanna-Katri Eskelinen
Hanna-Katri Eskelinen is a Helsinki/Stockholm-based visual artist, illustrator and animator. Through their work they tell surreal and vivid narratives that explore themes around identity and transformation.
hanna-katri-e.com
Instagram: @han.su.e
Luumu Tursas
Luumu Tursas is a Helsinki-based sculptor who addresses power in their work. Luumu Tursas is currently pursuing their bachelor’s studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Helsinki, Finland.
Instagram: @luumuseo
Kuosittaja
Kuosittaja is a textile designer, whose murals have been seen, among others, in Wasa and Seinäjoki Graffitilandia, Myyr York Park, Re:Formi Art, and Flow Festival. Kuosittaja’s style is characterized by combining optical illusions with a touch of whimsical psychedelia.
Erkki Huilla
Erkki Huilla is a Helsinki-based artist who primarily utilizes photography and printmaking techniques in his work. His works explore queer themes, personal experiences, and the performative aspects of individuals in society.
Instagram: @esim.erkki
Kristo Saarikoski
Kristo Saarikoski is an artist based in Helsinki, whose works combine art historical references with an intuitive painting approach. Saarikoski’s paintings have been exhibited in several solo and group exhibitions since 2020, including recent events such as artist residencies in Italy and an exhibition in Montenegro in the spring of 2023.
www.kristosaarikoski.com
Instagram: ___kristo____
Noitakallio feat. Puffman
Noitakallio is a multidisciplinary artist based in Helsinki, who loves combining a serious and playful approach in her expression. Noita is known for hiding meaning and messages in her art on multiple levels and bringing characters to life – think Mauri Kunnas, but a little scarier. Puffman is an undercover artist based in Helsinki, Finland. They have worked together with Noitakallio on multiple projects.
www.noitakallio.com
Instagram:
@noitakallio
@lifeofapuffman
Veera Kesänen
Helsinki-based Designer Veera Kesänen will serve some of her summery vibes with playful shapes to Flow Festival 2023.
Instagram: @vwkesanen
Sanni Wessman
Sanni Wessman is a color-loving illustrator and graphic designer who will bring tons of joyful party energy to Suvilahti with her work.
sanniwessman.com
Instagram: @wessmansanni
Sullydogstar
Sullydogstar creates oil paintings from subconscious imagery, originating from a dedicated drawing practice. Her interests lie in the shamanistic quality of painting: in understanding the link between visual expression, and how it interacts with our energy fields through an alchemical event.
Instagram: @sullydogstar
Venla Huhtinen
Venla Huhtinen is a Helsinki-based artist and designer. Her style is characterized by bold use of colors and graphic hands as well as objects that venture into various situations.
venlahuhtinen.fi
Instagram: @venlahuhtinen
Piia Keto
In Piia Keto’s art, nature spreads across all surfaces.
piiaketo.fi
Instagram: @piiaketo
Akseli Aro
Akseli Aro is a Helsinki-based tattooist and artist.
Instagram: @akseliaro
Artemi Varjonen
Artemi Varjonen is a Graphic Designer and Visual Artist based in Helsinki, Finland.
Instagram: @artemi.v
Djemile Ramadani
Djemile Ramadani is a multidisciplinary artist based in Helsinki, who uses oil paints, acrylics, and tempera, as well as predominantly recycled materials in their works. Currently, Ramadani focuses on creating forms and patterns that generate optical illusions in their art.
Instagram: @djemgem
Toni Ahokas
Toni Ahokas is an artist nurtured by the forests of North Karelia, with a playful and versatile attitude towards life.
toniahokas.fi
Instagram: @inotoninot