The illustrator of the year
The illustrator of the year for Konstrundan is Hanna-Riikka Heikkilä. She is a visual artist based in Tampere, working across painting, pattern design, and illustration. Heikkilä’s illustration style is delicate, playful, and expressive. Her images combine soft forms, a carefully considered color palette, and a narrative approach that invites the viewer to pause and engage with the details. Heikkilä’s illustrations radiate warmth and humanity, often featuring subtle humor and a strong sense of emotional expression.
The illustration of the year
The illustration for Konstrundan is built on the idea of an encounter between art and its audience, and on integrating new experiences and ideas into everyday life. Visiting artists’ studios can feel like a journey into another world—a moment that invites one to pause and reflect on personal thoughts, emotions, and life from a new perspective. Repeating motifs of legs and staircases refer to the lively flow of visitors and the sense of movement during Konstrundan. The illustration combines hand-painted lines with abstract, colorful elements. Its soft color palette is enlivened by carefully considered accent colors.
