Mirva Liimatta
Hi, I'm Mirva Liimatta. I grew up in a small town called Ilomantsi, so nature and forests have become very important to me. My surroundings are a great inspiration to me and it shows in many of my illustrations.
Human figures are also one of my artistic interests. I like to tell stories with different looking bodies and facial expressions.
I create my illustrations using digital vector graphics. In addition to that, I create independent artworks with watercolors and sometimes I tend to bring some original details from them to my digital works.
To get a broader view of my work, please visit my website.
I have experience in illustrating accessible materials. I also specialize in public artworks (Percent for Art principle projects), of which I have made three.
Kuopio University Hospital, The Finnish Association of Landscape Industries, Rauma Maritime Museum, Rehabilitation Foundation, Seurasaari Foundation, Otava Publishing, Finnish Red Cross, Vapepa
The Story Of The Frog public art piece / Syvänniemi kindergarten, school
The story of the frog – an artwork in the Syvänniemi kindergarten/school building. The work was completed in spring 2023 and commissioned by Kuopio Tilakeskus.
The starting point for the work was an untitled work by Mikko Valtonen (1968-2019) from the collection of the Kuopio Art Museum. The work consists of five pictures and Valtonen’s relief is part of the work. In the story, the frog wanders through different places and grows bigger from picture to picture. The artwork was realised as digital material on composite board and sticker material.
The Story Of The Frog public art piece / Syvänniemi kindergarten, school
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The Story Of The Frog public art piece / Syvänniemi kindergarten, school
The story of the frog – an artwork in the Syvänniemi kindergarten/school building. The work was completed in spring 2023 and commissioned by Kuopio Tilakeskus.
The starting point for the work was an untitled work by Mikko Valtonen (1968-2019) from the collection of the Kuopio Art Museum. The work consists of five pictures and Valtonen’s relief is part of the work. In the story, the frog wanders through different places and grows bigger from picture to picture. The artwork was realised as digital material on composite board and sticker material.
The Story Of The Frog public art piece / Syvänniemi kindergarten, school
The story of the frog – an artwork in the Syvänniemi kindergarten/school building. The work was completed in spring 2023 and commissioned by Kuopio Tilakeskus.
The starting point for the work was an untitled work by Mikko Valtonen (1968-2019) from the collection of the Kuopio Art Museum. The work consists of five pictures and Valtonen’s relief is part of the work. In the story, the frog wanders through different places and grows bigger from picture to picture. The artwork was realised as digital material on composite board and sticker material.
The Story Of The Frog public art piece / Syvänniemi kindergarten, school
The story of the frog – an artwork in the Syvänniemi kindergarten/school building. The work was completed in spring 2023 and commissioned by Kuopio Tilakeskus.
The starting point for the work was an untitled work by Mikko Valtonen (1968-2019) from the collection of the Kuopio Art Museum. The work consists of five pictures and Valtonen’s relief is part of the work. In the story, the frog wanders through different places and grows bigger from picture to picture. The artwork was realised as digital material on composite board and sticker material.
The Story Of The Frog public art piece / Syvänniemi kindergarten, school
The story of the frog – an artwork in the Syvänniemi kindergarten/school building. The work was completed in spring 2023 and commissioned by Kuopio Tilakeskus.
The starting point for the work was an untitled work by Mikko Valtonen (1968-2019) from the collection of the Kuopio Art Museum. The work consists of five pictures and Valtonen’s relief is part of the work. In the story, the frog wanders through different places and grows bigger from picture to picture. The artwork was realised as digital material on composite board and sticker material.
The Story Of The Frog public art piece / Syvänniemi kindergarten, school
The story of the frog – an artwork in the Syvänniemi kindergarten/school building. The work was completed in spring 2023 and commissioned by Kuopio Tilakeskus.
The starting point for the work was an untitled work by Mikko Valtonen (1968-2019) from the collection of the Kuopio Art Museum. The work consists of five pictures and Valtonen’s relief is part of the work. In the story, the frog wanders through different places and grows bigger from picture to picture. The artwork was realised as digital material on composite board and sticker material.
Midsummer poster / Seurasaari Foundation
Poster illustration for Seurasaari Foundation in 2018 and 2019 for the midsummer event in Seurasaari, Helsinki.
Midsummer poster / Seurasaari Foundation
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Midsummer poster / Seurasaari Foundation
Poster illustration for Seurasaari Foundation in 2018 and 2019 for the midsummer event in Seurasaari, Helsinki.
Attentiveness / Rehabilitation Foundation
Attentiveness / Rehabilitation Foundation
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Attentiveness / Rehabilitation Foundation
Attentiveness / Rehabilitation Foundation
Mood / Personal project
Personal works in 2019. Themes of the illustrations were atmosphere, feelings and thoughts.
Mood / Personal project
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Mood / Personal project
Personal works in 2019. Themes of the illustrations were atmosphere, feelings and thoughts.
Mood / Personal project
Personal works in 2019. Themes of the illustrations were atmosphere, feelings and thoughts.
Mood / Personal project
Personal works in 2019. Themes of the illustrations were atmosphere, feelings and thoughts.
Tree hugging event / Viherympäristöliitto ry
Illustrations for The Finnish Association of Landscape Industries. Illustrations were used for to advertise the Tree Hugging event (2019) on social media.
Tree hugging event / Viherympäristöliitto ry
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Tree hugging event / Viherympäristöliitto ry
Illustrations for The Finnish Association of Landscape Industries. Illustrations were used for to advertise the Tree Hugging event (2019) on social media.
Tree hugging event / Viherympäristöliitto ry
Illustrations for The Finnish Association of Landscape Industries. Illustrations were used for to advertise the Tree Hugging event (2019) on social media.
Tree hugging event / Viherympäristöliitto ry
Illustrations for The Finnish Association of Landscape Industries. Illustrations were used for to advertise the Tree Hugging event (2019) on social media.
Visual design / Rauma Maritime Museum
Visual design for the Rauma Maritime Museum’s exhibition. The theme of the exhibition was the pollution of oceans, history of plastic and protection of cultural heritage.
Visual design / Rauma Maritime Museum
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Visual design / Rauma Maritime Museum
Visual design for the Rauma Maritime Museum’s exhibition. The theme of the exhibition was the pollution of oceans, history of plastic and protection of cultural heritage.
Visual design / Rauma Maritime Museum
Visual design for the Rauma Maritime Museum’s exhibition. The theme of the exhibition was the pollution of oceans, history of plastic and protection of cultural heritage.
Déjà vu / Personal project
Déjà vu / Personal project
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Déjà vu / Personal project
Déjà vu / Personal project
ANTI - Contemporary Art Festival, The Book of Kuopio / Andy Field and Beckie Darlington
Illustrations for The Book of Kuopio – guidebook in 2023.
”The Book of Kuopio is a guidebook to Kuopio created by local school children aged 8–12 in collaboration with artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington. Weaving together real facts and helpful information with made up stories and wild speculation, the book offers locals and visitors alike the opportunity to see and experience Kuopio through the eyes of some of its youngest inhabitants.”
ANTI - Contemporary Art Festival, The Book of Kuopio / Andy Field and Beckie Darlington
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ANTI - Contemporary Art Festival, The Book of Kuopio / Andy Field and Beckie Darlington
Illustrations for The Book of Kuopio – guidebook in 2023.
”The Book of Kuopio is a guidebook to Kuopio created by local school children aged 8–12 in collaboration with artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington. Weaving together real facts and helpful information with made up stories and wild speculation, the book offers locals and visitors alike the opportunity to see and experience Kuopio through the eyes of some of its youngest inhabitants.”
ANTI - Contemporary Art Festival, The Book of Kuopio / Andy Field and Beckie Darlington
Illustrations for The Book of Kuopio – guidebook in 2023.
”The Book of Kuopio is a guidebook to Kuopio created by local school children aged 8–12 in collaboration with artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington. Weaving together real facts and helpful information with made up stories and wild speculation, the book offers locals and visitors alike the opportunity to see and experience Kuopio through the eyes of some of its youngest inhabitants.”
ANTI - Contemporary Art Festival, The Book of Kuopio / Andy Field and Beckie Darlington
Illustrations for The Book of Kuopio – guidebook in 2023.
”The Book of Kuopio is a guidebook to Kuopio created by local school children aged 8–12 in collaboration with artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington. Weaving together real facts and helpful information with made up stories and wild speculation, the book offers locals and visitors alike the opportunity to see and experience Kuopio through the eyes of some of its youngest inhabitants.”
ANTI - Contemporary Art Festival, The Book of Kuopio / Andy Field and Beckie Darlington
Illustrations for The Book of Kuopio – guidebook in 2023.
”The Book of Kuopio is a guidebook to Kuopio created by local school children aged 8–12 in collaboration with artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington. Weaving together real facts and helpful information with made up stories and wild speculation, the book offers locals and visitors alike the opportunity to see and experience Kuopio through the eyes of some of its youngest inhabitants.”
ANTI - Contemporary Art Festival, The Book of Kuopio / Andy Field and Beckie Darlington
Illustrations for The Book of Kuopio – guidebook in 2023.
”The Book of Kuopio is a guidebook to Kuopio created by local school children aged 8–12 in collaboration with artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington. Weaving together real facts and helpful information with made up stories and wild speculation, the book offers locals and visitors alike the opportunity to see and experience Kuopio through the eyes of some of its youngest inhabitants.”