Spilled milk, 2022

This series of works is a spin-off from my Hommage á Vionoja project. I was studying the interiors in the paintings and drawings of Finnish painter Veikko Vionoja. His agrarian imagery consists of typically Ostrobothnian interiors, a lot of them complete with iconic Arabia porcelain. Spilled milk is a series of mixed media works on plywood, depicting childhood memories. The Arabia pitchers I can remember from an early age, my greatgrandparents and grandparents had them. Being a rather stubborn and independent 4 year old, I decided one day that I will pour myself a glass of milk, unassisted. It did not end too well. My greatgrandmother did not scold me for trying, she just said that it was a terrible waste of milk!

Series of mixed media works inspired by the Arabia porcelain in Veikko Vionoja’s paintings.
All works are mixed media or painting on plywood.
Exhibited at Taidekeskus Harri, Alavuus, Finland ”10 nykytaiteilijaa/10 contemporary artists” exhibition in 2022,
curated by Jussi Perämäki and Veikko Halmetoja. Taidekeskus Harri has a major collection of Arabia pitchers and jugs.