BIO

Marja Karisalmi is a painter from Helsinki, approaching themes related to the fleeting experiences of time and space, focusing on the subject through Dreams.

Karisalmi sees dreams as a hazy window into the diverse and complex human experience. Dreams represent a space, that is never homogeneous enough to describe just by the means of narratives. The act of painting offers a window into the intimate experience of the Other.

Karisalmi has studied the foundations of painting in Free Art School and alongside of her artistic work, she has completed a degree in therapeutic art practices.

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Marja Karisalmi
+358 44 5270981
karisalmi.marja@gmail.com
Instagram: @marjakarisalmi
Works and lives in Helsinki, Finland.

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

SOLO EXHIBITION Galleria Uusi Kipinä, Lahti: ”The Rail of Time”
26.2. – 16.3.2025

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

Galleria Loisti, Helsinki: ”The Rail of Time”, 2024
Makers’ Gallery, Vaasa: “Miten käy?”, 2023
Molotow Helsinki – Art/Creative Space: “Grip”, 2022
Kalleria, Helsinki: ”Reset”, 2021
Studio+Gallery Rio11, Helsinki: ”Regards”, 2020
Kalleria, Helsinki: ”Roaming Objects”, 2020

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

Galleria Toinen Silmä, Helsinki: ”Lumo”, 2024
Finnish Spirit, Helsinki: ”Connections”, 2024
Finnish Spirit, Helsinki: “Identity”, 2023
Yö Galleria, Helsinki: “Yö Fest vol. 2.4”, 2022
Galleria Vaaga, Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki: ”Ykköset”, 2018
Galleria Vaaga, Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki: ”Pienin yhteinen nimittäjä”, 2017

EDUCATION

The Free Art School: Foundations of Painting, 2018

OTHER

Inartes Institute: The Expressive Arts Therapy / Advanced Training / Facilitator of Therapeutic Expressive Arts Groups, 2018

CONTACT

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a studio visit, please send a message directly: +358 445270981 / karisalmi.marja@gmail.com
Studio visits: Hämeentie 157, Arabia, Helsinki