Since I was a child, I have liked being in nature, playing in the mud and exploring my surroundings. Clay is very expressive and handling it is therapeutic. I feel better when I explore, create and work with my hands, learning through trial and error.

I use local natural materials such as ashes from my wood stove and clay from fields, lake shores, and building sites. Working with wild clay has deepened my bond with my roots. What you get is not just handmade pottery, but also a piece of Finland.

My products are traditional with a modern twist. The most innovative part of my work might be its sustainability. I single fire my pieces to minimise energy consumption, use solar electricity, and my studio, house and water are heated with geothermal energy.

I do not think that the appreciation for handcrafted ceramics is on its way out or is in danger. Actually, quite the contrary. As technology increasingly fills our lives, craftsmanship and natural materials become even more important.