Anna Kesäniemi
Visual artist based in Helsinki, Finland.
CERAMICS
Patterns, shapes and textures on ceramic reliefs
ILLUSTRATIONS & COLLAGE WORK
Illustrations and painted paper cuts turned into collages
ABOUT
Anna Kesäniemi (b. 1985) is a Helsinki-based visual artist with a background in illustration and graphic design. Her multidisciplinary practice spans ceramics, illustration, collage, and textile design, guided by an illustrative way of thinking.
Across different materials and techniques, she is drawn to colour, pattern, texture, and nature-inspired imagery, all of which play a central role in her visual language. Flowers, butterflies, and organic forms frequently appear in her work, reflecting her fascination with the natural world.
A playful approach, rich details, and carefully considered compositions are recurring elements throughout her practice. Through her work, Kesäniemi aims to create pieces that spark curiosity, invite a closer look, and bring moments of joy.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2026
While It Holds, Wilder Gallery, London, group
2025
Onni Art & Design Holiday Market, Isabel Sullivan Gallery, New York, group
Okayama, Japan, solo exhibition & collage workshops
Finnish Art Agency, Helsinki (FI), group
Tuntu, MUJI Small Gallery, Helsinki (FI), group
Playful Patterns, TeeMaa, Helsinki (FI), solo
What It Means To Be Human, Marcy, Helsinki (FI), group
2023
Human Perspective, Paimio Sanatorium 90, Paimio Sanatorium, Paimio (FI), group
CONTACT & ENQUIRIES
Anna Kesäniemi
annakesaniemi (at) gmail.com
Instagram: @anna_kesaniemi
SELECTED CLIENTS
Axcis, Inc. (JPN), Bravery Co. (AU), Grafia ry (FI), The Finnish Illustration Association (FI), Posti (FI), Plywood Print (FI), Pure Waste (FI), Slowdown Studio (US)