2015, Galerie Forsblom, Helsinki, Finland
Painting virtuoso Leena Nio’s works are steeped in the joy of painting. The artist has revisited her methods and expression, employing more spontaneity. She contrasts spontaneous expression with uncompromisingly detailed brushstrokes. Her innovative technique yields paintings with rich composition.
Nio’s experimentation with stacking layers of images creates an expanded sense of space and depth. The enigmatically painted layers hide or reveal motifs, and offer a glimpse through a portal into another world. At times, the background of the scenery takes control and jumps to the forefront. Some of these scenes open directly towards the viewer. The images change with the viewer’s perspective, conveying a sense of movement and raising questions concerning the essence of the painting’s world.