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Visual Artist from Helsinki, Finland

I paint to capture the way I see and feel the world, channeling my passions, dreams, and experiences onto the canvas. Bold, vibrant colors are the heartbeat of my work, each shade finding its place through a dynamic “conversation” on the canvas. My art is rich in symbolism—people transform into plants, emotions shift into colors—creating pieces that are both expressive and abstract, yet grounded with figurative elements. Working primarily in oil and acrylic, my technique embraces freedom and intensity, inviting viewers into a world of layered meaning.

 

In addition to painting, photography is a key part of my creative journey. My camera travels with me, capturing moments from everyday life and special places alike. From these photos, I create cyanotypes and mixed media works on canvas, adding a unique artistic layer to each piece.

 

If you’re interested in a portrait session or capturing the essence of a meaningful place, please feel free to reach out—I’d love to bring your vision to life.

Mari Kopra

Art Education

2023

Graphic design, basic class, Muurlan Opisto, Muurla

9/2022

Watercolor course with Marjatta Hanhijoki

18.-19.3.2022

Cyanotype course / Kameraseura

2019-2020

Photography, basic class, Muurlan Opisto, Muurla

2017-2019

Old Master Technique course,  Art School Alfa, Helsinki

2012-2015

Visual Artist, Alfa-Art Art School, Helsinki

Private Exhibitions

2022

Gallery Kamiter-Ars, Helsinki

2021

Gallery Käytävä, Hyvinkää

2017

S-Gallery, Helsinki (with Leena Ristolainen)

2017

Gallery 4-kuus Studio, Helsinki

2016

Gallery Järnätti, Järvenpää (with Leena Ristolainen)

2016

Kiosk & Cafe Pumppaamo, Kerkkoo

Exhibitions

2024

Bits of Art, Gofore, Tampere

2024

Summer Exhibition Gallery Kamiter-Ars, Helsinki

2022

25.Jubilee year Exhibition of European Cultural Society, Valssaamo, Cable Factory, Helsinki

2022

Vyborg Art Society, Gallery Tärinä, Riihimäki

2022

Vyborg Art Society, Kulttuurikeskus Sofia, Helsinki

2021

Summer Exhibition at Art Mansion of Kuusisto, Kaarina

2021

VITAS 90, Annual Exhibition of Vyborg Art Society, Cable Factory, Helsinki

2020

2.Annual Exhibition of Palo Art Society, Klementinas gallery, Tuomarinkylä mansion, Helsinki

2018

50. Jubilee year Exhibition of Finnish Artists, Cable Factory, Helsinki

2018

1.Annual Exhibition of Palo Art Society, gallery Ars Longa, Helsinki

2018

Silence Exhibition, Klementinas gallery, Tuomarinkylä mansion, Helsinki

2018

20. Jubilee year Exhibition of European Cultural Society, Espoo Cultural Centre

2018

88. Annual Exhibition of Vyborg Art Society, Raahe

2017

Art goes to Destiny, Helsinki

2017

87. Annual Exhibition of Vyborg Art Society, Loviisa

2017

49. Annual Exhibition of Finnish Artists, Cable Factory, Helsinki

Group Exhibitions

2024

Sensus Mundus 3, Cable Factory, Puristamo, Helsinki

2024

2023

2022

2020

2019

2019

2019

2018

2017

2017

2017

2016

2016

2016

2016

2015

2014

2014

2014

Espoo Art Emotions Exhibition at Cable Factory, Puristamo, Helsinki

Little Treasures at Gallery De Marchi, Bologna, Italy

Sensus Mundus 2 at Cable Factory, Puristamo, Helsinki

Sensus Mundus at Cable Factory, Puristamo, Helsinki

Carnival at Klementinas gallery, Tuomarinkylä mansion, Helsinki

Little Treasures at Gallery De Marchi, Bologna, Italy

New Beginning at Gallery 4-kuus, Helsinki

WAU-exhibition at art center Taarasti, Nastola

Tilajakamo's Exhibition, Gallery Kuja at Lapinlahti hospital, Helsinki

City Museum of Pietarsaari, Pietarsaari

Gallery Fogga, Helsinki

Restaurant Kerimaa, Savonlinna

Aila's Art Gallery, Helsinki

Gallery 4-kuus, Helsinki

Gallery Vihergalleria, Espoo

Cable Factory Puristamo, Helsinki

City Hall of Kauniainen, Kauniainen

Gallery of Kanneltalo, Helsinki

Cable Factory Valssaamo, Helsinki

Awards

2018 Vyborg Art Society jubilee stipend

Image by Roman Kraft

Memberships

  • European Cultural Society/Eurooppalainen kulttuuriyhdistys ry since 2017 -

  • Art Society Palo/Taideyhdistys Palo ry since 2017 -

  • Vyborg Art Society/Viipurin Taiteilijaseura ry since 2018 -

  • Vyborg Art Society Chairman 2020 - 2022

  • Espoo Art ry since 2023 -

  • Kameraseura since 2022 -

  • Kuvasto ry since 2017 -

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