hi, IT’s me, matilda

Matilda Palmu (MA) is a Helsinki based artist, designer and a teacher who finds inspiration for her work from her life and conversations with others, from nature and her miraculous dreams. The guiding mantra for her art is more is not enough and it describes her thirst for colours and abundant aesthetics. The characteristic elements for her art are use of bold colors and surface patterns, exploring magical rituals and alternative realities as well as working simultaneously with different materials and techniques. Play and joy are the key elements in her creative practice and she wishes to brighten up people’s lives with her art.

Matilda has a background in craft, applied arts and design, interior architecture and furniture design. She graduated as Master of Arts from Aalto University in 2020 focusing on contemporary art and textile design. She also has years of experience working as a teacher focusing on colors and materials, creativity and artistic processes (CV upon a request).

“I love working with different materials and techniques and colors are my passion. For example, when I see a certain shade of blue or pink, I start to drool. Many times my whole creative process begins by choosing the colors I want to use whether I’m painting or tufting.

It’s very important to me, that my art has some kind of story or a hidden meaning. I often process heavy issues through my art but the outcomes are quite the opposite of what one might expect; cute and colorful.

I’m very outgoing and social person and working together with other people is close to my heart. Whether it is teaching or hosting a workshop, community art or a collaboration, I enjoy it!”

CONTACT

You can reach me from matilda.palmu[at]gmail.com and you can also find me at Instagram