Bio & Upcoming

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.

2025 Solo Exhibition | Galleria Luts & LUME, Lohja Finland

2025 Solo Exhibition | Taidekeskus Ahjo, Joensuu Finland

2025 Visertäjät, public artwork | Kairiskulma Kindergarten, Kaarina Finland

2025 Solo Exhibition | Kulturhus Björkboda KUBU, Kemiönsaari, Finland

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

1.-31.8.2024 Fimbul Konstvägen – Environmental Art event in Turku, Finland

1.-3.8.2024 FIMBUL exhibition | A-Kilta Turku, Finland

19.6.–11.8.2024 Turku Artists’ Association’s members’ exhibition, Sommartider | Sibeliusmuseum, Turku

2.-12.5.2024 Turku Artotheque 30th anniversary exhibition, Lainahöyhenissä | Turku Kunsthalle Iso Gallery, Turku

21.3.-13.4.2024 Turku Artists’ Association’s members’ exhibition, SPRING SALON 2024 | HAA Gallery, Helsinki

2.2.-31.3.2024 FIMBUL exhibition | Brinkkalan Galleria Turku, Finland

2021-2024 RunoUs – communal public artwork / Canadantuijat | Runosmäki community center, Turku Finland