Maarit Hänninen
Hei! Olen Maarit Hänninen, suomalainen taidegrafiikko ja taiteilija, joka työskentelee nykyään Alankomaissa. Luonto, eläimet ja kansantaiteen perinteet ovat tärkeimpiä inspiraation lähteitäni, ja ne näkyvät linoleikkaus- ja puupiirrosvedoksissani. Jokainen teos syntyy käsin suunnitellen ja kaivertaen, ja siksi jokainen vedos on ainutlaatuinen ja saatavilla vain rajattuina painoksina.
Vaikka kuvallinen ilmaisu kiinnosti minua jo nuorena, grafiikkaan löysin tieni vasta myöhemmin. Limingan taidekoulussa sain ensikosketuksen perinteisiin menetelmiin, ja niiden monipuolisuus vei minut heti mukanaan. Oman ilmaisun löytäminen ja taiteen muuttaminen työksi vei aikaa ja rohkeutta, mutta nykyään saan käyttää päiväni kaivertaen, painaen ja uutta luoden.
Grafiikka on minulle keskittymistä ja läsnäoloa vaativa prosessi. Erityisesti kaivertaessa huomaan usein unohtavani kaiken muun, ja aika tuntuu katoavan. Palkitsevin hetki on kuitenkin aina ensimmäisen vedoksen nostaminen – se, kun viikkojen työ muuttuu konkreettiseksi kuvaksi.
Koska grafiikan maailma on monille yhä vieras, teen myös videoita, joissa näytän kohopainon prosessin. Niiden kautta voi nähdä, mikä tekee jokaisesta vedoksesta erityisen. Videoitani löytyy YouTubesta, Instagramista ja TikTokista.
Kiitos, että pysähdyit tutustumaan työhöni ja annoit taiteeni kulkea hetken mukanasi.
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I’m Maarit Hänninen, a printmaker and designer based in Amsterdam. My studio is where carved blocks, inky rollers, and handmade papers come together to form limited-edition art prints rich in floral motifs, symbolic imagery, and flowing natural lines.
The Process
Every design begins as a drawing on a sketchpad, then moves to a linoleum or woodblock where the image is carved line by careful line. Once inked, the block is pressed against paper to create multiple impressions of the design. The resulting prints, each slightly different from the next, are then signed, numbered, and released in small editions, keeping the work intimate and unique.
Printmaking
What drew me to printmaking is its multidisciplinary nature. Designing, carving, inking, and pressing are all distinct stages, each calling on a different set of skills. Printmaking leaves no room for shortcuts, demanding instead for patience and steady hands. For me, that slowness is like an anchor in a fast-changing world.
Inspiration
My visual language is shaped by the places I’ve called home: the dark evergreen forests and minimal landscapes of Finland meeting the overflowing gardens and wild roadside blooms of the Netherlands. Out of that meeting comes a tension between heaviness and light, movement and stillness, precision and wilderness.
Shaped by Hand
My work is for those who seek more than decoration - for those who recognize the beauty of something touched and shaped by hand. Every edition carries its own story, holding nature, heritage, and human connection within its lines.
Nature
I work with eco-friendly papers and sustainable inks, and I make sure that each print travels into the world with as small a footprint as possible. Respect for the natural world is not a theme, but a foundation.
Personal Touch
Each print in my collection is created by a single pair of hands, from the first carved line to the final wrap before it leaves the studio. No part of the printing or finishing is delegated; the work stays personal from start to finish, connecting artist and collector directly.
If you’d like to see more, you can explore available works, view the gallery, or join my newsletter for updates on new editions. You can also find me on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
Artist Bio
Maarit Hänninen (b. Finland) is a printmaker and designer based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. She studied at Liminka Art School in Finland, where she was first introduced to printmaking, and has since built an independent practice focused on limited-edition linocuts and woodcuts. Her work is rooted in sustainability and natural themes, and reflects a deeper interest in human connection, craftsmanship, and tradition. She currently works as a full-time, self-representing artist, selling her prints and designs to collectors and clients around the world.