minna ristolainen Portfolio

artist's statement

As an artist I'm particularly interested in visual storytelling and the reception process of the viewer. In my artwork I combine freely different artistique possibilities and combinations of techniques, methods and materials. At the moment I'm mostly focusing on mixed media paintings and monotype art graphic with an interest towards street art. Recurrent themes in my artwork are mystique, dreams, womanhood, nature and urban cityscapes. Artwork in this portfolio gathers work from years 2014-2025 with various techniques.

nature

Forests, hills, flowers and plants together with birds have been a constant theme of my artworks for years.

cities of my dreams

Places I have never been to, but have dreamed of. Cityscapes that only exist in my imagination and on canvas. Secret alleyways and ancient passages, Mediterranean windowsills and staircases leading to hiding places - these are the cities of my dreams.

women

From imaginary portraits to self-portraits, from nudes to flowing dresses. Especially faces and eyes have always entrhalled me as an artist.

Alley, 2025
Ginger Curls, 2022
Waiting for a visit, 2024
Recollection, 2021
Selected landscapes and cityscapes
Once upon a time, 2022

Vantaa Street Art commissioned painting on an electric cabinet, Länsimäki Vantaa Finland 2021

Art Graphics and paintings
Running up that Hill, Vapaakaupungin Olohuone Helsinki 2024
Selected Works
Moonbound, 2025
Core, 2022

Sunset hills, 2022

Detail of a work in progress, 2025

Narcissos by the fountain, 2025

Self portrait in a green dress, 2025
Cliffs and ruins