Minni Mäkinen is a Finnish-born, Swiss-based artist who combines still-life photography and painting to create multilayered works exploring transformation, time, and identity. She uses her photographs as digital paint, constructing dynamic yet calming pieces which bridge the tangible and abstract, capturing movement and distortion.

Her earlier works reflect the vibrant energy of transition, examining how past experiences shape who we are individually and collectively. Today, Mäkinen creates softer, layered compositions inviting viewers to slow down and reflect on the rapid pace of modern life. Through her art, she highlights the sensitivity we carry as a society, questioning why this natural trait, often seen as a burden, is not more embraced. Mäkinen hopes her art serves as a gentle reminder to slow down and nurture our sensitive sides.

List of previous exhibitions

2025- The Holy Art Gallery, Athens Greece

2024 - The Holy Art Gallery, New York United States

2024 - The Holy Art Gallery, Paris France

2024 - FLUX Exhibition, London United Kingdom

2024 - Group Exhibition, Open Gallery, Leeds, United Kingdom

2024 - Metamorphosis: Exploring Transformation Through Art, Cista Art Gallery

2024 - Carpe Diem, Aedra Fine Art Gallery

2024 - Spring Has Sprung, The Pearview Gallery

2023 - The Nature Conservancy’s Photo Contest

2023 - Solo exhibition, Lumo, Altstadthalle, Zug, Switzerland

2022 - Youth Forum Switzerland Art Festival, Cham, Switzerland

2022 - Swiss Photo Awards, Zurich, Switzerland

2019 - Altstadthalle, Zug, Switzerland