About

Outi Harma is a Finnish-born visual artist, oracle deck creator, and art workshop teacher based in Los Angeles, known for her bold, vibrant paintings that merge the visible and the invisible. 

Harma's artwork is defined by her passion for female empowerment, and her paintings often feature powerful female archetypes. These figures may have closed eyes and exude a sense of rich, eternal life, or they may hold a direct gaze that conveys a powerful presence. Her use of tiny details and symbols on their hair, faces, shoulders, and necks adds depth and complexity to her characters, inviting the viewer to explore the layers of meaning and symbolism in each piece.

Harma's improvisational approach to painting allows images to emerge spontaneously as she mixes and plays with colors, resulting in surprising, intriguing compositions that tell a story. Her paintings can take you from the beautiful, playful, childlike realm to the spiritual and psychological depths where your soul expands.

When not painting, Outi can be found practicing ecstatic dance, acting, and theater, all of which are rich sources of inspiration for her artwork. She is particularly drawn to the diverse characters, emotions, and experiences she can embody and express through these practices, which she finds healing and essential to her well-being.

Her work is sold worldwide and has been showcased in numerous exhibitions and art shows. 

Overall, Outi Harma's work offers a unique blend of mythic storytelling and imaginative playfulness that invites viewers to explore the depths of their own souls and embrace the power of female archetypes.