Anni Honkajuuri

As a ceramic artist, I find inspiration in smiles, kisses, drips, spheres, and soft hues—but also in the shimmer of gold. I hope my works bring joy and wonder to the viewer. I have been creating ceramic pieces for several decades, and art and design have always gone hand in hand in my work. Being an artist is probably the best part of who I am. The shapes and materials of nature are delightful and endlessly fascinating to explore. Nature is a strong presence in my creations. I work with a variety of clays, porcelain, and glazes in diverse ways.

I am Anni Honkajuuri, a designer (Master of Arts) and an Art teacher (Master of Arts). I am a native of Hämeenlinna. In my official position, I work at Aimo, the School of Visual Arts in Hämeenlinna. The school provides basic art education for children and young people, including color baths for babies.
In my teaching, the most important thing is to create positive and holistic experiences with art for my students. I want to emphasize that we have many senses through which we experience life—not just vision but also touch, feeling, hearing, and smell. One of the most important aspects is teaching them to think in the language of art.
My belief is that an art school provides valuable nourishment for life, even if the path to becoming an artist does not unfold through it.

My work in ceramics is a serious endeavor, but I approach it with playfulness and experimentation. I have actively participated in group exhibitions, worked in a ceramics studio in England, traveled in Asia for ceramics-related experiences, and organized ceramics events, particularly in the Häme region. I worked at the Taidekasarmi art space in Hämeenlinna for 11 years, and my studio is now located at my home.

I am a member of the Hämeenlinna Artists’ Association, Taiteilijat O, and, of course, Ornamo. I have held a few solo exhibitions and participated in group exhibitions abroad as well. My latest ceramic installation, Small Wonders, was exhibited at the Taidevaltakunta Biennale at the Hämeenlinna Art Museum in the summer of 2024. The work consists of over 500 ceramic pieces. It will be on display again in the summer of 2025 at Annantalo Gallery in Helsinki.