Essi Ruuskanen

Essi Ruuskanen is a visual artist based in Siuntio, Finland, who specialises in large-scale murals. Alongside her street art, she creates paintings, ceramic art and woodcuts.

The central themes of Ruuskanen’s practice include regenerative agriculture, local history, edible plants and their associated traditional skills, and biodiversity. These themes and art forms often intertwine through her holistic worldview, forming abundant compositions that reflect the diversity and vibrant richness of life.