J.P. Köykkä b. 1987

Rhythm lies at the core of J.P. Köykkä’s paintings. In the studio, he seeks to attune himself to an intuitive visual language that balances harmony with intense dynamism, creating compositions that hover mischievously between stability and play. This delicate equilibrium allows the canvas to breathe, as forms seem to settle into place with apparent spontaneity. Diverse elements enter into dialogue – meeting and parting, resting alongside one another, or darting off in divergent directions. Though his works project a sense of compositional control, they are invariably animated by a subtle, humorous glint.

J.P. Köykkä (b. 1987) graduated from the visual arts program at Tampere University of Applied Sciences in 2015. His work has been presented in numerous solo and group exhibitions, including at Kunstwerk Carlshütte in Büdelsdorf, Germany, the Mänttä Art Festival, Tampere Art Museum, Vantaa Art Museum Artsi, and Pori Art Museum. His works are held in several public collections, including the Finnish National Gallery, Tampere Art Museum, the City of Tampere, the Saastamoinen Foundation, and HUS Helsinki University Hospital.