Visual Art – New Orleans
To me, design is an uncontrollable urge to make, to do, and to create. It makes me feel alive! Creating these cultural illustrations has become the natural response to my daily surroundings. Louisiana is the most colorful, welcoming and diverse place I know. How could this culture not inspire art?! The wildlife, and more specifically, the crawfish is a reoccurring theme in my work.
I came to Louisiana 17 years ago from Finland. Since, I have received my Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from UL Lafayette and Master of Architecture from Rice University in Houston. Currently I am working on my own design business Akkika in Lafayette Louisiana, a place we are proud to call home.