Klaudia Saariaho

Klaudia Saariaho (b.1999) is a Finnish-Filipino artist based in Tampere. Her artistic practice involves working with unconventional materials such as broken household objects, discarded plastics and organic matter. She is guided by the unpredictability of these materials, with a strong focus on the texture and tactile expression, which takes centre stage in her artworks.

Klaudia Saariaho (b.1999) is a Finnish-Filipino artist based in Tampere. Her artistic practice involves working with unconventional materials such as broken household objects, discarded plastics and organic matter. She is guided by the unpredictability of these materials, with a strong focus on the texture and tactile expression, which takes centre stage in her artworks.

ARTWORKS

TISSUE

Mixed Media, 15 x 15 cm, 2022 Made from: tissues, face masks, salt dough, blackcurrant ink

NETWORK

Mixed Media, 20 x 20 cm, 2022 Made from: coffee filters, salt dough, blackcurrant ink, cotton

CLUSTER

Mixed Media, 20 x 20 cm, 2022 Made from: soil, rabbit skin glue, zucchini skin, salt dough

CENTRE

Mixed Media, 15 x 15 cm, 2022 Made from: salt dough, cardboard, recycled glue, pear skin, blackcurrant ink

SPILL

Mixed media, 20 x 20 cm, 2022 Made from: salt dough, blackcurrant ink

PORE

Mixed Media, 20 x 20 cm, 2022 Made from: coffee filters, salt dough, carrot ink