Johanna Sinkkonen (b. 1983, Turku, Finland) is a multidisciplinary visual artist and producer based in Turku. She pursued her studies in Visual Arts in Helsinki, Finland, and at the Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht in the Netherlands.

Sinkkonen has spearheaded and contributed to numerous multidisciplinary projects across various art collectives, making a significant impact on the Turku art scene. Her artistic practice integrates community-based, spatial and media art methods.

Sinkkonen has been honored with multiple awards in the realm of public art. Notably, in 2021, Sinkkonen played a role in the ”Book of Rooms” production, which earned Finland’s State Prize for Performing Arts. Her works are part of several collections, including the Turku City Art Collection.

Sinkkonen is particularly skilled in public art and community-driven, socially engaged art projects. Her commitment to community art and applied art stems from a deep interest in social impact and a desire to bring artistic processes into unconventional spaces. Her work has been showcased at various festivals and exhibitions both in Finland and internationally.

In addition to her artistic work, Sinkkonen is the founder, concept designer, and producer of many projects that intersect public, environmental, and community art. She has also curated and produced a variety of art events throughout her career.

2024-2025 Visertäjät, Invited artist for public artwork | Kairiskulma Kindergarten, Kaarina Finland

21.3.–27.4.2025 Solo Exhibition | Kulturhus Björkboda KUBU, Kemiönsaari, Finland

2025/5 THINK PINK, public artwork, ReTurku-kiertotalouskarnevaali, Turku Finland

10.5.-15.6.2025 Group Exhibition | Kuusisto Art Manor, Turku Artists’ Association’s members’ exhibition Spring Salon 2025, Kuusisto Finland

7.-27.7.2025 Solo Exhibition | Taidekeskus Ahjo, Joensuu Finland

26.8.-7.9.2025 Solo Exhibition | Galleria Ars Libera, Kuopio Finland

17.9.-11.10.2025 Solo Exhibition | Galleria Luts & LUME, Lohja Finland

24.6.–19.7.2026 Solo Exhibition | Galleria Joella, Turku Finland

28.10.-22.11.2026 Solo Exhibition | Galleria Aarni, Espoo Finland

QUICK FACTS
44 public artworks, of which:
12 permanent artworks
4 permanent communal artworks
15 temporary artworks
7 temporary media artworks
6 communal temporary artworks
+ 2 environmental art events as the founder, concept designer and producer, produced a total of 4 times.