About

 

Outi Harma is a Finnish artist based in Los Angeles, known for her bold and vibrant paintings that merge the visible and invisible. Her work is informed by over twenty years of exploration in movement, dance, and performance art, which brings fluidity and emotion to her characters.

Harma's artwork is characterized 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 have a direct gaze that conveys a powerful presence. Her use of tiny details and symbols in their hair, face, shoulders, and necks adds depth and complexity to her characters, inviting the viewer to explore the layers of meaning and symbolism within each piece.

Harma's improvisational approach to painting allows images to appear spontaneously as she mixes and plays with colors, resulting in surprising and intriguing compositions that tell a story. Her paintings can take you from the beautiful, playful childlike realm to the spiritual and physiological 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 different characters, emotions, and experiences that she can embody and express through these practices, which she finds healing and essential for her well-being.

Her work is sold worldwide and has been showcased in numerous exhibitions and art shows. She is respected contemporary artist with over two decades of experience.

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.