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Matilda Löytty

I am a cultural worker, visual artist and graphic designer from Finland.  I also do illustrations and work as a museum educator. I  have been exhibiting and working on a large variety of artistic and educational projects across borders in Finland, other Nordic countries and Namibia.  I am interested in cross-cultural discourses and the intersection of art, society and history. I  graduated with an MA degree in Nordic Visual Studies and Art Education (NoVA) from Aalto University. My thesis, Art of the Intangible History – Negotiating the possibilities of arts-based research for learning processes in Finnish-Namibian Museums, investigated learning, cross-cultural museums, history and post-colonial theories through art as a platform. ​ ​

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Artist’s statement

 

In my work, I combine, experiment, explore and leave room for open ends. I immerse myself in dark topics and try to find gentle humor in them. I make collages, draw, paint and project animations and other videos on various surfaces. The subjects I work on seem so complex that they want to continue into every dimension. I switch back and forth between digital and traditional drawing. I paint mixing techniques. I combine drawing and watercolor painting or acrylic and oil paints. When I feel that it is not enough, I also mix non-traditional materials such as tar, wool yarn or spray paints into the works. I also make video works of paintings whose materials don't last (because I want to paint with pea soup how it feels to miss home). My graphic stories are are also collages. I draw them for instance, with my grandma's old chalks. In my art, I use art and other material from previous generations. They are part of me and I them. 

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Be|Longing

Overgenerational multimedia exhibiton between Finland and Namibia

SELECTED ARTWORK

selected artworks

​I have a BA degree in fine art, from Tampere University of Applied Science.  In addition to drawing and painting, I have been working in a  variety of artistic projects, inculding community- and environmental art.

 

Below you can see a selection of paintings, drawings and projects. If you are interested in ordering custom made art, don't hesitate to contact!

 

 

Right from the start, planning and collaborating with Matilda was fun and straightforward. The final result was a superb and unique work, just according to wishes. It will remind us about our important moment for the rest of our lives.

         (Translated from Finnish)

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Care package

(Painted with Kirsti Löytty's old paints)  Oilcolors

2023

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Mona's Proposal

Oilcolors

2021

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Stalker alert

Mixed media (inks, acrylics, charcoal)

2020

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Finland / Tanzania

Mixed media (aquarelles, acrylics)

2020

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Lost sister

Mixed media (oilcolors, spray paints)

2020

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Home in Töölö

Mixed media (inks, acrylics, charcoal)

2020

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Eeva

Mixed media (oilcolors, charcoal, tar)

2009

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Untitled

Mixed media (oilcolors, acrylics)

2009

Other artistic projects

Mona's proposal
GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ANIMATIONS

graphic design AND animations

See the selcted works and feel free to contact and inquire more. First planning session is free of charge does not  oblige to make an order.

I have experience from book layouts, cd cover design, logos, webpage design, t-shirt prints, advertisement material (digital and for print), exhibition space design etc.

ILLUSTRAIONS

selected illustrations


 

Illustrations can bring to life the most imaginative stories and ideas. Below you can explore some of my work. For your own unique image, contact and tell more about what you have in mind.

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Treasure
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Metsän tuntu

news

 

Here you can read about the most recent projects, events, publications and exhibitions. For even more updates, go to instagram and follow @matildraws.

NEWS

Looking for an artist / graphic designer? Contact below! 

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CONTACT
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