Carita Laukkonen
Inspiration
My greatest source of inspiration is nature. In nature, I feel deeply connected with the earth and creation. It’s a place where my inner self becomes still, and it feels as if my heart begins to beat in harmony with nature. In that space, I can fully embrace who I am, as if merging with the story that is unfolding at this very moment.
I get to create, but only as a channel for what can be brought to life through me. It’s an adventure. It’s a calling. It’s about being part of a mystery.
I believe art doesn’t need to be controlled or explained. It simply exists. Everyone is free to interpret it, and I hope to invite others to join me in wondering what the art says to each of us, and what part of us it touches.
All of this is so that we can be more alive. So that we can become who we were created to be. I believe art has the power to awaken those parts of us that are still sleeping or dormant.
To come alive and be seen!
My story
I am a self taught full time artist. As an artist, I was allowed to be born in adulthood, after my sports career had fallen by the wayside.
I am a persistent person, when I do something, I do it to the fullest.
I usually throw myself into painting without much planning. I like to use a wide range of different techniques. I like bright colors, but as a counterbalance I also need earthy, calmer tones. I love to create freely without any rules.
Portfolio
Exhibitions
Pending
10/2024 In Depths and Heights , Heritage Art Gallery, Helsinki
Past group exhibitions
2021 Life art exhibition, Jorvi hospital, Espoo
2024 Call of beauty, Gallery Fogga, Helsinki
2024 From death to life, Heritage Art Gallery, Helsinki
Past solo exhibitions
2022 Window Gallery exhibition, Evijärvi Fine Arts Association, Evijärvi
2023 Reflections, Kaffia cafe, Pietarsaari
2023 A new beginning, Vimpeli library, Vimpeli
2023 Waking up, Tuu Het Restaurant, Evijärvi
2024 In the water, on land and in the sky, Pop up shop, Alajärvi
2024 In the wind and clouds, Villa Väinölä, Alajärvi
2024 Hamlet goes Art, Bar Prince Hamlet, Tampere
Media
https://www.jarviseudunsanomat.fi/arkisto/2023/08/29/carita-%20laukkosen-taidetta-esilla-tuuhetissa/
https://www.jarviseutu-lehti.fi/uutiset/vimpelin-kirjastossa-esill %C3%A4-luonnon-innoittamaa-ja-v%C3%A4rik%C3%A4st %C3%A4-taidetta
https://www.torstai-lehti.fi/2024/07/05/luonto-inspiroi-%20laukkosta/