Bio & Upcoming

Johanna Sinkkonen (b. 1983, Turku, Finland) is a multidisciplinary visual artist and producer based in Turku. Sinkkonen works multidisciplinary with sculpture using metal and textiles, combining methods from community, space and media art.

Sinkkonen has spearheaded and contributed to numerous multidisciplinary projects across various art collectives, making a significant impact on her hometown art scene. Her work has been showcased at various festivals and exhibitions both in Finland and internationally. 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 and she’s 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 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. 

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.

2026

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

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

2025

11/2025 Valóság Residency, Budapest Hungary

29.9.-26.10.2025 Group Exhibition | Fimbul Artist Studio Space Tuulikaappi, Turku

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

27.-28.9.2025 Group Exhibition | Performance Køkkenet, Copenhagen Denmark

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

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

2025/6-8 TOIVO-KISSA communal sculpture of hope with Jone Mutka, Turku City’s pop-up art program, Kesäkatu Turku Finland

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

2025/5 THINK PINK, public artwork, Turku City’s pop-up art program & ReTurku circular economy carnival, Turku Finland

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

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