Hellberg paints the space between memories and fantasies, heightened by her recurring use of intense colour throughout her works. Confident yet sensual brush strokes merge the foreground and background, highlighting areas rich in detail while allowing the works to appear flat and challenge our understanding of how we navigate the physical world. Employing these techniques, Hellberg builds a captivating and enchanting world.  

Karoliina Hellberg was born in 1987 in Porvoo, Finland. She lives and works in Helsinki. In 2018, the artist was awarded the prestigious Pro Arte award from the Didrichsen Art Museum. Hellberg’s work has been exhibited at the Helsinki Art Museum, Didrichsen Art Museum, Amos Rex, Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Kuopio Art Museum and British Museum, amongst many others. Her artworks exist in major foundations and institutions such as Saastamoinen Foundation, Helsinki Art Museum, The Academy of Fine Arts Collection, Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, The Finnish Art Society, Didrichsen Art Museum, Hämeenlinna Art Museum and British Museum.