Hurdler Painting

Maarit Korhonen is a Finnish artist who lives and works in Espoo. She is a painter, drawer, and music maker who is known for her captivating abstract paintings and her playful figurative works. Her art is infused with a sense of humor and whimsy, and it is often inspired by music, rhythm, dance, movies, and everyday life. Maarit's abstract paintings are a mesmerizing blend of line and shape. She meticulously arranges these elements to create a sense of rhythm and flow. Her use of layered colors adds depth and atmosphere to her work. In her abstract paintings, Maarit often explores themes of movement, energy, and transformation. Maarit's figurative work is often inspired by everyday life experiences. Maarit's work is primarily created using acrylic, acrylic marker, oil stick, charcoal, and graphite. She prefers to work on canvas, as it provides her with the freedom to create large-scale works that can fully capture her vision.