{"id":9772,"date":"2021-10-25T13:13:54","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T10:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msl.fi\/itetaide\/?post_type=artist&p=9772"},"modified":"2026-04-02T19:44:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:44:49","slug":"paula-huhtanen","status":"publish","type":"artist","link":"https:\/\/msl.fi\/itetaide\/en\/artist\/paula-huhtanen\/","title":{"rendered":"Paula Huhtanen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Paula Huhtanen. Photo Veli Granö.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Paula Huhtanen<\/h1>\n\n\n

Nokia (1965)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Paula Huhtanen promotes “joyism” in her art, which spreads the idea\nof trust and optimism that erupts in her brilliantly colourful paintings and\ncollages. Her artistic expression also finds a canvas on unique objects and\naccessories, such as a piece of furniture, a dish, a shoe or a garment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huhtanen’s paintings are characterised by abundance, power and joy.\nThe works have small, colourful details, dots, lines and patterns. She has\ndeveloped a multi-layered, glowing painting style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I support ‘joyism’, and I feel that promoting it is my job in the\nuniverse. People are controlled by fear and even threats. I want to burst that\nbubble with my art and show how well things are working for us, at the end of\nthe day. Everything is fine. Everything will be all right.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Artists must be critical, but they must also encourage people to\ntrust that tomorrow will be better and they need to work for peace.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huhtanen, who is originally from Lapland, now finds her inspiration in\nthe rural landscape of the village of Sarkola in Nokia. “My works draw on absolutely\neverything. Everyday life, celebrations, lights, shadows, the wind. Everything\nin life can be turned into art,” says Huhtanen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Association for Rural Culture and Education (MSL) named Paula Huhtanen the 2020 ITE Artist of the Year. The award, which was introduced this year, included an appearance at the events related to the ITE Art Jubilee Year 2020, including the Ethnogala<\/a> and the Christmas market in Helsinki, the Ilo ylimmillään exhibition<\/a> and the Bear Festival in Ilomantsi as well as the Arjen luovuus campaign<\/a>. The collaboration between the artist and MSL has remained close since then, and Huhtanen has been featured in numerous ITE art exhibitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Text: Raija Kallioinen<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Gavels of Joyful Decision-making. Photo Kisu Huuskonen.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Happy Chainsaw. Photo Katariina Niskanen.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Happy Birdhouses. Photo Anna-Stiina Saarinen.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Happy bus stop. Photo Kisu Huuskonen.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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View from the exhibition PEACE, Nokia Art Space Raami 2024. Photo by Ursula Kuula.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Detail from The Happy Chair. Photo Jan Huhtanen.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\n Jyri Rastas <\/h3>\n
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\n Juha Pesonen <\/h3>\n
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\n Juha K\u00e4kel\u00e4 <\/h3>\n
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\n Martti H\u00f6mppi <\/h3>\n
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