With my art I want to encourage people to express themselves and not to stress too much over what others think. There is no point waiting until you are ready, because the perfect moment will never come. Don't be afraid of mistakes, they are the best teachers! Every project can lead to new opportunities. Dare to go big with your art and dare to be seen!Read more »

Becoming an artist was kind of an awakening for Tarmo Thorström. It started with his discovery of a technique, lacemaking, which was interesting but the end product wasn´t. Later, he realized that this was the medium through which he could express himself. He found a channel to speak that wasn't verbal and that's how it took off. Read more »

The Life on a Leaf residence in Hirvensalo, Turku, is an artistic and architectural masterpiece designed by Jan-Erik Andersson together with architect Erkki Pitkäranta. The residence is intended for Finnish or international artists and researchers whose work focuses on urban spaces or urban environments.Read more »