Ella Karjalainen
Korvenhenki ,Osk Vuoksen Taitajat
Lappeenranta, South Karelia
Korvenhenki draws inspiration from the waters and the depths of the forest. My Karelian roots, the Kalevala, Nordic mythology, ancient beliefs, traditional culture, nature, and ecological, social, and cultural sustainability are strongly present in everything I do. My current project, Saimaan sielu (Soul of Saimaa), is a multidisciplinary journey that explores the connection with nature and the significance of water, especially Lake Saimaa, on a personal and universal level. Workshops and experiential trips on the theme are also possible.
Artistic activities: -Photography and environmental art -Handicrafts and jewellery art (e.g. stone, metal, wool, recycled materials) Music: KORVENLOITSU, spell-singing duo.
We perform ancient Finnish spell poems accompanied by drums and also hold communal spell workshops. Korvenloitsu has performed all over Finland, including the Hämeenlinna Medieval Festival, Kosmos, Pakanalliset messut, Tietäjien tulet, and the Wanhankanpungin festival. Our cooperative consists of multi-talented craftspeople and artists.
Our cooperative consists of multi-talented craftspeople and artists, and our workshop, shop and eco-sewing studio HILPAKKA is currently operating in Imatra.
Osk. Vuoksen Taitajat also produces the Hiilinki event in Imatra in May 2026 (well-being, handicrafts, mysticism, folk traditions, music).
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Selected CV Ella Karjalainen Lpr.
STUDIES Top expert in the field of arts and crafts, Sampo 2026 Natural resource producer, Kao 2023 Lpr:n käsi- ja taideteollisuusoppilaitos (stone artisan) 2001 GRANTS
Lappeenranta Cultural Services -14 City of Lappeenranta -05 Municipality of Joutseno -92, AWARDS My Peace on the Borders, honourable mention -23 Linnoituksen Vihreä muori 2012 (For artistic work that takes a stand for nature
artistic work) My National Landscape -09, 2nd place Kuusamo Nature Photo-07, creative series 6th place Kuusamo Nature Photo -05, creative series 4th place SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Call of the Water, Galleria pihatto -16 Mythical Forest, Ukko Nature Centre, Koli. -14 Whispers from the Forest, Southeast Finland Photography Centre -10 In the Arms of the Forest, Artpurha -08
Mai – Art, Lpr -00 Ateljee Ojasti, Lpr -99 JOINT EXHIBITIONS Mystical Forest. Imatra Main Library -23 My Peace at the Edge. Gallery Pihatto -23 The Dairy Forest, Antares Art Centre -20
Navigare (Noomi Levo and Sanni Levonsaari) Gallery Kaikniekka -17 Annual Exhibition of Art Associations, Imatra Art Museum-11 Trees Speak, Sundars Cultural Centre -11 Annual Exhibition of Art Associations, Lpr -10
Amazing Animal and All Together, Gallery Pihatto, Lpr -09 Whispers from the Forest, Gallery Kohtauspaikka, Lpr -09 Whispers from the Forest, Valkeala -07 Space! South-East Finland Regional Exhibition -06
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