Lokal Creators / Melissa Sammalvaara

Melissa Sammalvaara is an adventurous artist and designer operating in Helsinki and various campsites around Finland. Nature and our relation to it is a large inspiration for her, which can be seen in her mossy, luscious artworks and the preference in ecological and second hand materials. We visited her studio to take a closer look at her lush materials and processes.

Previous Exhibition:

CURRENT

9.4–14.5.2022

10 Year Anniversary Exhibition #80

Current, as a concept, beautifully mirrors Lokal and the 10 years of its existence; the ability to give form, to flow forward, thus forming ourselves. Most importantly, however, we are existing now, currently, and we live for the current moment.

We invited artists who have become important to the core of our existence, and who’s works we have exhibited numerous times over the years: Renata Jakowleff, Antrei Hartikainen, Sasha Huber, Aimo Katajamäki, Matias Karsikas, Nathalie Lautenbacher, Outi Martikainen, Naoto Niidome, Rasmus Palmgren and Kristina Riska. 

Lokal Art

Art brings the soul to a home. We at Lokal believe in the value of living with art, and being surrounded by it in our everyday environments. Our selection of unique artwork in various mediums and expressions is brought to you by some of our favourite Finnish contemporary artists, visionaries and creators.

Lokal Objects

We believe in the importance of building our homes and living spaces from items that are made to last. The everyday objects we hold dear are the ones of fine craftsmanship, which are made to last, from high quality materials and with attention to detail. The Lokal objects and collectible design items consist of established classics, new favourites, your own staples, rare treasures and excellent gifts.

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Welcome to Lokal! Our gallery space and shop are now both at Annankatu 9 in Helsinki. We hope to see you there!