Collection: Art by Erika Vitikainen

Erika Vitikainen is one of of the founders of Art by Iivanainen. She got the sparkle for setting up this company, when the COVID-19  restrictions made the lives of the creative people utterly difficult. Erika has lived in Espoo, Mikkeli, Lisbon, and New York, and nowadays spends a great share of the years in the countryside. She has a twofold study and work background both in arts and technology. 

Memberships
Suomen Taiteilijat Ry

Exhibitions, 2021
Art by Erika Vitikainen, Västanfjärd, restaurant Kansakoulu, 15.10-2021-31.12.2021
Galleria Pato, Kouvola, Tunnelmia miljöössä, Suomen Taiteilijat ry, 29.4. – 29.5.2021
Galleria Fogga, Helsinki, Finland. Äsken syntyneet, 3.7. - 22.7.2021

Education
Helsinki Upper Secondary School of Visual Arts
Aalto University, International Business

Artist Thoughts 
"Ever since I was a small child I've searched for a greater meaning in everything that we see, feel, or experience. For me, painting and writing offer comfort in finding that meaning. I believe we connect to some greater story of us all, by sharing and retaining through arts and literature. For me it's important that art can handle all the feelings, even the most difficult ones. I believe that pictures and words can really change the world we live in, or offer comfort and connectivity, when we see our feelings expressed by others."