Elina Tapio

Elina Tapio is a Helsinki-based visual artist known for her evocative exploration of memory, place, and the poetic qualities of everyday life. Working primarily with photography, collage, and mixed media installations, Tapio’s practice is characterized by a delicate interplay between the ephemeral and the tangible. She often draws inspiration from urban landscapes, natural environments, and found materials, weaving together personal narratives with broader social and environmental concerns.

Tapio’s work has been exhibited in galleries and art festivals throughout Finland and Europe, garnering recognition for its contemplative atmosphere and sensitivity to materiality. She holds a degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in Helsinki, and has participated in several artist residency programs that have deepened her engagement with site-specific artmaking and collaborative projects. Committed to fostering community dialogue, Tapio frequently leads workshops and public art initiatives, continuously seeking new ways to connect artistic practice with everyday experience.