Verna Kovanen is a renowned photographer and visual artist based in Helsinki, Finland. With a Master of Arts degree in Visual Culture, Contemporary Art, and Curating, Verna's work is highly acclaimed and has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions around Finland and internationally. Her captivating images often incorporate elements of nostalgia and imagination, exploring themes of tourism and holiday travel in her Broken Holiday series.

Verna's lens-based approach is complemented by her use of other techniques such as textile printing, silk screen printing, and rug weaving, as well as her passion for bookbinding. Drawing inspiration from everyday documentaries and cinematic narratives, Verna's work combines the real and the imagined, creating new worlds for viewers to explore. Influenced by filmmakers like Paolo Sorrentino and Sofia Coppola, her works exude a melancholic atmosphere and feature exquisite locations.

Verna's art has been widely recognized, including being shortlisted as a finalist for the Best Portfolio at the IMAGO Lisboa Photography Festival in 2021. Her photographs can be found in prestigious collections such as the Finnish State Art Commissions and the HUS collection. Currently, Verna continues to create compelling visual experiences as a visual artist, photographer, and teacher of visual subjects.

Discover the captivating world of Verna Kovanen and her thought-provoking artworks that blur the line between reality and imagination