Tuomas Aitamurto
A painter from Helsinki, Finland:
I have always been a hermit soul, drawing and sketching imaginary worlds since I was very young. At around my teenage years in Helsinki Upper Secondary School of Visual Arts I made the decision to pursue a career in the arts. At the moment my primary mediums are oil colours, acrylics and
aquarelle. I have experience utilising a diverse range of other mediums, including tempera, ink, and charcoal. I’ve also done digital designinging as a side project. In my current works, I concentrate on integrating multiple techniques within a mixed media framework to more effectively convey the diverse themes and concepts I’m most passionate about. The material aspect of painting is really important to me. I often customize and make canvases for each of my works, aligning them with the motifs, themes and requirements of each painting technique.The majority of my recent paintings have been characterised by an exploration of dreams, memories and different beliefs. My work draws upon a variety of sources, including art history and diverse mythologies. The act of painting allows me to investigate realms of the human subconscious through the use of symbolism. My paintings often have familiar elements connecting each other in fantasy inspired worlds that reflect the mundane. The creative process starts with a couple of carefully selected key ideas. Throughout the long painting journey I further study and analyze the subject, also harnessing intuition along the way. The medium of painting is the most effective method of communication for me. It is my aspiration that through my work I may foster a greater connection with others and with the wider world around me.