The poet, the painter, the nature lover.

Advocate for nature, before her death she designated part of her land in the Jyväskylä area as a protected nature reserve (suojelualue), preserving the forest for future generations while fighting for the independence of her artistic voice.

Kaarina Valoaalto

Kaarina Valoaalto (1948–2021)

Prolific writer, poet, painter, and dedicated environmentalist. Her extensive body of work comprises over 20 published books and more than 200 paintings—a bold creative testament that never yielded to silence.

A fierce advocate for nature, she actively protected the forest and fought for the independence of her artistic voice. This platform serves as the official archive and home of her intellectual and visual legacy: an enduring act of strength, clarity, and justice.

 

Kaarina Valoaalto Retrospective — Hämeenlinna, June 6, 2026. Celebrating the visual and artistic legacy of a unique voice in Finnish culture.

Kaarina Valoaallon retrospektiivi — Hämeenlinna, 6.6.2026. Juhlistamme suomalaisen kulttuurin ainutlaatuisen äänen kuvataiteellista perintöä.

Retrospectiva de Kaarina Valoaalto — Hämeenlinna, 6 de junio de 2026. Celebrando el legado visual de una voz única en la cultura finlandesa.

 Video  made to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the passing of Kaarina Valoaalto poet, painter, activist for the rights of nature, and defender of human rights and women's rights.  Hämeenlinna Main Library
Lukiokatu 2, 13100.

Art workshops

Through specialized art workshops and cultural initiatives, I offer both Finnish and international audiences the unique opportunity to experience original works from the Valoaalto Collection up close.