Ritva Kangasperko
In my art I want to communicate that we humans have huge amounts of potential, talents, and opportunities – much more than we can imagine. And that our connection to animals, birds and nature could be great fun if we let it. The figurative, narrative painting approach gives me an unlimited number of options to show this all.
My art is about visions, images and stories that I must tell. Often based on my dreams. I want to create uplifting and fun images. Hoping to make you smile. When my artwork is whimsical, there is still a message. And there is always a story.
My process is spontaneous, intuitive, easy and free of rules. While materials and technique are important to me, my process itself is not analytical or logical. My art comes from the heart. It is about finding new undiscovered dimensions for us and nature around us. It is about the joy of life.
Ritva Kangasperko's most recent solo exhibition was held November 9 - December 4, 2022. A selection of work is currently available at the gallery as indicated. For inquiries on all other works shown, please Contact Us.
We Did It! oil on linen, 40" x 30"
Cupid and Psyche, oil on linen, 40" x 30"
Past, Future, Present, oil on linen, 36" x 24"
My Past Running with the Woolly Mammoths, oil on linen, 24" x 36"
Synchronized Hysteria, oil on linen, 36" x 24"
Dancing on Gravitational Waves in Pantelleria, oil on linen, 36" x 24"
Miss Jones Panicked When the Aliens Forgot their Pet TUI on Earth, oil on linen, 36" x 24"
Transformation, oil on linen, 36" x 24"
Any Way, oil on linen, 24" x 36"
Balanced Life, oil on linen, 24" x 18"
Hair, oil on linen, 24" x 18" Available
On Our Way to a Party, oil on linen, 16" x 12" SOLD
If You Are Going to San Francisco, oil on linen, 20" x 16"
Coffee Animals, oil on linen, 24" x 18" Available
Rose Mary, oil on linen, 16" x 12"
When Your Life is in Balance, oil on linen, 24" x 18" Available
Natural Connections, oil on linen, 24" x 18" Available
Complex Beauty, oil on linen, 24" x 18"
She Came From the Constellation Orion, oil on linen, 36" x 24" Available
A Present from Life, oil on canvas, 36" x 24"
Coffee Hour with Friends, oil on linen, 22" x 28"
Morning Coffee, oil on linen, 36" x 24"
Virtual Coffee with My Friend Down Under, oil on linen, 30" x 40"
Busy Morning, acrylic on canvas, 20" x 20"
Playing with Leopards, oil on linen, 24" x 36"
How the Cheetah Got Its Spots, oil on canvas, 12" x 24"
Co-Operation, oil on linen, 36" x 24"
Wolf and I, oil on canvas, 36" x 24"
A Present from Life, oil on canvas, 36" x 24"
Flowers in a Vase, oil on linen, 30" x 24"
Three Sisters, oil on linen, 40" x 30"
Happy, oil on linen, 36" x 24"
Woman's Agility, oil on canvas, 36" x 24"
Wave Runners, oil on canvas, 40" x 30"
Sky Runners on Their Way Home, oil on canvas, 36" x 24"
Flying Exercises, oil on linen, 28" x 22"
Summer Games, acrylic on canvas, 30" x 24"
Red (On My Way), acrylic on linen, 16" x 12"
Green (Everyone is Many), acrylic on linen, 16" x 12"
Yellow (Stardom), acrylic on linen, 16" x 12"
Blue (Constellation), acrylic on linen, 16" x 12" Available
A Selfie, oil on linen, 24" x 20"
Hug the Sun, oil on canvas, 36" x 24"
Enjoy the Journey, oil on linen, 24" x 20" SOLD
Yes, acrylic on canvas, 20" x 20"
Walking with My Moon, oil on canvas, 36" x 24"