ART EXHIBITION: ORNAMO TEOSMYYNTI 2025

Discover Elli Maanpää's 'Muñeca' series at Ornamo Teosmyynti 2025 in Finlandia Hall in Helsinki. A collection of 10 playful contemporary paintings on bamboo plates.

All 10 paintings from Elli Maanpää's 'Muñeca' series displayed on a white wall at Finlandia Hall. The paintings feature vibrant red, pink, and blue tones on bamboo plates, showcasing unique textures and playful doll-like figures.

A photograph of Elli Maanpää's 'Muñeca' series, showing all 10 paintings displayed on a white wall. The arrangement highlights the balance between the five red-pink-toned and five blue-toned paintings. The artworks, painted on bamboo plates with a bubble-gum-like form, exude innocence while celebrating Finnish design and the Finlandia Hall reopening.

ORNAMO TEOSMYYNTI 2025
Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland
6.1.-22.2.2025
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of showcasing my new painting series, "Muñeca," at Ornamo Teosmyynti 2025, held at the beautifully renovated Finlandia Hall in Helsinki and online.
The series consists of 10 original paintings that reflect on the longing for innocence. The title "Muñeca"—Spanish for "doll," and also a slang word for something lovely—sets the tone for the playful yet powerful nature of these works. Each piece channels a mix of softness and strength: as cute as kittens, as clever as a chessboard, and as resilient as Finnish sisu.
Painted on bamboo leaf plates, the works carry a unique three-dimensional texture that stands out from traditional materials like canvas or paper. The rounded forms of the plates reminded me of bubble gum pillows, adding to the whimsical yet thoughtful aesthetic of the series.
Although the 2025 exhibition has ended, you can still explore the collection. 
Painting titled 'Muñeca: Red Tights' by Elli Maanpää, featuring a doll-like figure with red tights on a bamboo plate.

Muñeca: Red Tights – A playful exploration of innocence with vibrant red tones.

Painting titled 'Muñeca: Sea Breeze' by Elli Maanpää, featuring a doll-like figure in blue and white tones on a bamboo plate.

Muñeca: Sea Breeze– Evoking the serene essence of a sea breeze.

Painting titled 'Muñeca: Bicicleta' by Elli Maanpää, showing a doll-like figure with a bicycle on a bamboo plate.

Muñeca: Bicicleta – Capturing the joy of summery biking adventures.

Painting titled 'Muñeca: A Cup of Warmth' by Elli Maanpää, showing a doll-like figure holding a cup on a bamboo plate.

Muñeca: A Cup of Warmth – Embracing comfort of a warm drink.

Painting titled 'Muñeca: For You and Me' by Elli Maanpää, featuring a doll-like figure holding two cups painted on a bamboo plate.

Muñeca: For You and Me – Celebrating shared memories.

Painting titled 'Muñeca: Together' by Elli Maanpää, featuring two doll-like figures holding hands on a bamboo plate.

Muñeca: Together – Hand in hand, a twin-like bond and a dance that never ends.

Painting titled 'Muñeca: Rain Hat' by Elli Maanpää, showing a doll-like figure wearing a rain hat, painted on a bamboo plate.

Muñeca: Rain Hat – Curiosity thrives under the rhythm of rain.

Painting titled 'Muñeca: This Way' by Elli Maanpää, depicting a doll-like figure gesturing direction on a bamboo plate.

Muñeca: This Way – Guiding the viewer through cute mischief.

Painting titled 'Muñeca: Sun Hat' by Elli Maanpää, depicting a doll-like figure wearing a sun hat on a bamboo plate.

Muñeca: Sun Hat – A sunny reflection in a flower field.

Painting titled 'Muñeca: I am Here' by Elli Maanpää, depicting a doll-like figure in a blue garden on a bamboo plate.

Muñeca: I Am Here – A serene moment to pause and breathe.

A Harmonious Palette of Playful Colors
The series includes five paintings in red and pink tones, and five in blue. The blue pieces celebrate the reopening of Finlandia Hall, reflecting the colors of the Finnish flag. Despite the different color bases, all paintings share a unified palette: the blue-based dolls have rosy red cheeks, and the red-pink-based dolls feature blue in their hair and details. This harmony makes them suitable for individual purchase or as a complete set for larger spaces.
I drew inspiration from various sources, including the Moulin Rouge musical, which influenced the ideas and style of these paintings. They evoke the charm of forgotten fairytale illustrations, ready to convey whatever story the viewer or collector wishes to express.
Five red and pink-toned paintings from Elli Maanpää's 'Muñeca' series displayed in a cozy bedroom. The doll-like figures add a playful yet warm touch to the decor.

The pink-red 'Muñeca' paintings by Elli Maanpää create a warm, playful ambiance in this inviting bedroom.

Five blue-toned paintings from Elli Maanpää's 'Muñeca' series displayed on a stylish living room wall. The paintings feature doll-like figures with a harmonious blend of blue and red accents, creating a serene atmosphere.

A serene living room adorned with the blue-toned 'Muñeca' paintings by Elli Maanpää, bringing a sense of calm and charm to the space.

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