“I don’t create recognizable things, I aim to create pieces that awaken curiosity and leave a freedom for creativity and interpretations. Strength, determination and a love of striking beauty are fundamentally embedded in my art. My goal is to empower, inspire and evoke curiosity which awakens ones inner strength.”
– Annika Salmi
About Me
I am a versatile artist, interior designer, and innovator who creates art in my own unique way. Deep emotions, my perception of the world, and profound reflection imbue my works with their character. Curiosity about the world inspires clusters of ideas daily that I must express through art. Art is how I tell my own story and the stories of others, contemplating the universe and its dimensions. It encompasses my own experiences and perceptions, as well as those of others. My art includes wood, canvas, and acoustic pieces, aiming to revolutionize the world of acoustic solutions and bring art to places where it has not traditionally been used extensively. Modern abstract art prominently features in my work, and functionality merges beauty with evoking emotions. Diverse materials allow me the freedom to convey various feelings and thoughts through multiple mediums. My passion for art resonates in each unique piece, each with its own narrative. My greatest inspirations come from the universe, nature, water, fire, and earth, each stunning in their own mystique, captivating me time and again. Throughout my life, I've tried to fit into certain molds, doing things as expected. In my art, however, I get to do things exactly as I feel and see them. I don't conform to the ordinary way; I may not fit into a specific mold or genre, and I enjoy doing things differently. Art is never finished, and the constant experimentation and discovery of new techniques keep my work in perpetual evolution. My mission is to spread art and beauty, igniting curiosity in viewers that endures.
Versatile art
Spaces can be decorated in various ways. For many spaces, ceiling-mounted acoustic panels are suitable, while others may require a bit more. In places with high ceilings, lots of windows, and tiled or stone floors, reverberation can still be a challenge. Even in wooden houses with high ceilings, this issue can be present. A solution to this could be beautiful acoustic art that also serves to dampen sound.
Wood is also present in my art because it's a calming material for me. Not all spaces incorporate wood into their décor, and in these cases, wood art can bring pleasant harmony. The charming scent of wood during the working phase is meditative for me and serves as a form of soul therapy, balancing the hectic and achievement-oriented modern life. In my wood pieces, I aim to convey the sense of peace that nature and wood as a material bring to me and my clients. With canvas paintings, there's no need to hold back creativity; I can use colors and textures limitlessly, allowing creativity to flow freely. Did you notice that even in my canvas paintings, there's texture and wood?
All these different techniques and materials indeed provide wonderful opportunities to create a wide range of art. Ultimately, my goal is to help you find the perfect artwork for your space, where you can spend time, find peace, and enjoy life, here and now.
Since sustainability and our planet are extremely important to me, I also plant a tree through TreeBuddy.earth for each artwork sold. Together, we can improve the world while beautifying our spaces.