In my work, I explore the fragility of being human and the limits of existence through birds. My practice is rooted in drawing and surrealism, where the bird becomes a metaphor for the human condition. Through these creatures, I reflect on life and transience, the silent connections between people, and the presence of empathy. My aim is to raise questions about compassion and how it is visible in our society, both toward oneself and toward others.
The perspectives in my work grow from the philosophy of existence and from the significance and transience of everyday life. I observe the world through small moments that are often overlooked in the rush of daily life, yet whose meaning deepens when they can no longer be shared with someone close. I approach this through drawing, where calmness, melancholy, and an empathetic sensitivity are always present. My works return to the quiet questions of life that we all feel but rarely say out loud.
CV: visual arts
Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Lahti Institute of Design, LAB College of Applied Sciences
Industrial and Brand Design
Further studies:
2022 Drawing Course, Art School Maa
2018 Printmaking (5 ECTS), Kanneljärvi Folk High School, University of Lapland
Solo Exhibitions:
2022 UTU, Think Gallery (FI)
Selected exhibitions:
COMING: 12/2025 Perspectives Reimagined, Koola Artspace FI
2025 Abstract Expression, KOOLA Artspace FI
2025 Nostalgia and Time, Taidegalleria Lakeus FI
2025 Elolliset, Galleria Toinen Silmä FI
2024 FIN-GER Concept Store, Wurzburg GER
2022 UTU, Think Galleria, Helsinki Think Company FI
2022 Spring Exhibition, Kamera Galleria FI
2018 Spring Exhibition, Kanneljärvi Folk High School, Fine Arts Program FI
Press:
2025
Video Interview
Curator Maria Leskinen
“Nostalgia and Time” group exhibition
Art Gallery Lakeus
2025
Feature of several works
“Nostalgia and Time” group exhibition
Lakeuden Sanomat newspaper
2018
Feature of an artwork
“Spring Exhibition” group exhibition
Kanneljärvi Folk High School
Länsiväylä newspaper
Members:
KOOLA Artspace
Grafia Ry
Kopiosto Ry
Kuvasto Ry
CV: graphic design
Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Lahti Institute of Design, LAB College of Applied Sciences
Industrial and Brand Design
Work history:
2024 > Founder of Olivia Leino illustrations
2025 Graphic Designer, Tiketti Oy
2022-2023 Graphic Designer, Avidly Oyj
2021-2023 Graphic Designer Trainee, Avidly Oyj
2020-2021 Graphic Designer Trainee, Finnish Design Academy
2019-2024 Graphic Designer and illustrator, Freelancer