Descrizione
Sinikka Elfving was born in 1949, close to the Arctic Circle in a place far north of Finland, called Kuusamo. During the Second World War, Sinikka’s family faced daily struggles of survival that influencied the artist’s approach to life, while forming the basis of later ideologies. Yet, the surrounding wild arctic nature established a wonderful playground for Sinikka’s eleven brothers and sisters. Imaginary landscapes, a great memory of childhood, is a recurring theme in Sinikka’s art as well as expressive paintings of the “Madonna” that demonstrate her spirituality.
In 1972 Sinikka Elfving studied at the University of Vienna, Austria, and later moved to Salzburg, where she graduated in Psychology. The same year Sinikka started her career as a psychologist in Finland, subsequently moving to Sweden and Norway.
Sinikka was confronted with mental illness and the suffering of children and families on a daily basis. Sinikka’s professional life and philosophical persuits lead her to question the meaning of life and the meaning of war and conflict, which are the basis of inspiration for much of her artistic expression and creation.
