About Syrilla
- Professional Visual Artist
- Master of Culture and Arts in Fine Arts
- Master of Arts in Cultural History
- Solution Focused Art Therapy Instructor
- Studio in Pori, Finland
- Favourite art techinques: acrylic paintings, pastels, mixedmedia, AI art
A Visual Storyteller at the Threshold of the Seen and Unseen
Syrilla Valtokivi is a Finnish visual artist whose work exists at the fascinating intersection of traditional painting and contemporary technology. Her art explores the multi-layered nature of existence: the idea that our physical reality is only a fragment of a much vaster whole. Valtokivi invites the viewer to pause before a "second reality"—one that often remains beyond the reach of everyday perception.
Technique and Innovation
Valtokivi’s artistic process is a unique fusion of classical skill and modern tools. She boldly combines new materials and methods with traditional painting, creating works that are technically layered and visually rich.
In a portion of her work, Valtokivi utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a creative partner. She does not use technology as an end in itself, but rather as a means to seek new perspectives and inspirations beyond the reach of the human mind, which she then refines into physical artworks. This dialogue between human and machine raises profound questions about the human condition and our significance in an ever-changing world.
Professional Background and Affiliations
Syrilla Valtokivi is a member of the Artist Register of Artists' Association of Finland. Her works resonate with both international audiences and local art lovers, offering a window into a world where mysticism and modern science meet.
Syrilla Valtokivi lives and works in Pori, Finland. Her artstudio is located in a functionalist building from 1938, affectionately known by locals as Pirtulinna (The House of Spirits)—a place where history and creativity meet.