Paula Pasanen Fiber Artist
Custom Textile Artworks
I welcome commissions for cityscape-based textile artworks. Pieces can be developed around a specific color palette or inspired by a particular location. For cityscape commissions, please provide a clear photograph of the area, which serves as the foundation for my interpretation through color, texture, and form. Do get in touch: paulapasanenstudio@gmail.com
My name is Paula Pasanen. I was born in Helsinki, Finland, and spent much of my life living abroad before returning to Finland in 2024. Moving between places, cultures, and memories has deeply influenced my artistic practice.
Working from my studio in Meilahti, Helsinki, I create fiber art using natural fibers such as wool and cotton. My work is strongly shaped by synesthesia, where memories and emotions are experienced through color. Colors play a central role in my practice, allowing me to reimagine places, landscapes, and cityscapes through a personal lens. Inspired by memory, lived experience, and a sense of playfulness, I use texture, form, and color to create works that explore the connection between past and present.
Intro to artist
Recent work
Size: 34 x 37cm
Material: 100% Wool
Year: 2026
Weight: 4kg with frame
This is the second piece of the limited edition series, with only 10 pieces available.
This piece which combines tufted construction with hand-finished surface detailing captures the interior hallway of the third floor of Kiasma, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki. Inspired by the bold geometry and rhythm of the museum’s architecture, the piece reflects the sense of anticipation, happiness and curiosity that unfolds while moving through its spaces. The colours embody the emotional experience of wandering through Kiasma’s hallways — the excitement of discovering new exhibitions, unexpected encounters, and the continuous dialogue between architecture, movement, and art.
Please note: For shipments outside of Finland, customers are responsible for any applicable customs duties, import taxes, or VAT upon delivery. These charges are not included in the product price or shipping costs and may vary according to local customs policies. Shipping time outsie Finland is approximately 4 weeks.
Size: 100 x 90cm
Material: 100% Wool, felt
Year: 2026
Weight: 4kg
Mellow is a one-of-a-kind textile artwork that explores softness, rhythm, and emotional warmth through color and form. Tufted from wool the piece combines layered organic shapes in rich tones of coral, rust, pink, and blush, creating a flowing composition that feels both playful and calming.
Strongly inspired by the spirit of the 1970s — an era deeply connected to the artist’s own past — Mellow reflects a sense of freedom, happiness, and rebellious energy. Its bold curves, warm retro palette, and tactile surfaces echo memories of self-expression, individuality, and carefree movement.
The sculptural texture and flowing forms evoke the glow of a fading sunset, nostalgic warmth, and the beauty of living unapologetically. Balancing softness with bold emotion, Mellow invites the viewer into a tactile and deeply personal landscape — a celebration of joy, freedom, and the enduring spirit of rebellion.
Size: 22.5 x 27cm
Material: 100% Wool
Year: 2026
Weight: 2.5kg with frame
This piece combines tufted construction with hand-finished surface detailing. Yliopistonkuja number 5 (Univeritys alley 5) is a piece of a limited series which depicts a narrow walkway between buildings near the University of Helsinki. Inspired by the openness of the space leading into a smaller passageway, the piece reflects the quiet sense of discovery found while wandering through the city. The colours embody the emotional experience of exploring Helsinki — continuously encountering unexpected spaces where light and shadow constantly compete for the main stage.
Please note: For shipments outside of Finland, customers are responsible for any applicable customs duties, import taxes, or VAT upon delivery. These charges are not included in the product price or shipping costs and may vary according to local customs policies. Shipping time outsie Finland is approximately 4 weeks.
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