On top of the preparations for the exhibition this week included building theatre flats, wallpapering, a fashion shoot and hunting for furniture around Southern Finland. 

Canvas is an interdisciplinary collaboration bringing together fashion artist Henrica Langh and painter Sirpa Särkijärvi.

I’ve occasionally talked about how important it is for me to always find the best possible backdrops for my series. I thought I would share a bit of the thoughts process behind all this.  

I’ve never been so unaware of a country I’m traveling to. Sushi and sumo wrestling. But what else is there?

An abandoned school is peaking from behind the leaves.

I’ve always enjoyed water as an element in my work. This summer I haven’t utilised the opportunities with warm water. 

A lot of people were wondering how I managed to pack everything in such a small backpack. I’m more pondering how exceptionally little you could travel with if you didn't photograph?

I’ve now managed to visit 12 countries within the last 12 months, it has truly been quite a ride for the last year! 

I was first greeted by a strictly religious dentist, who suggested me a good spot to hitchhike after giving me an unopened bible followed big a wet kiss on my cheek. Let’s say that I preferred the cold beer that I got offered the day before. 

After a refreshing swim and my third ride for the day I made it to Kavala just before sunset, this felt like a small victory because I didn’t have an accommodation yet.