Magzoid Magazine - Leading Art Magazine of MENA | May 2021

FEATURED
ARTIST
PC
AN ARTIST
BY CHOICE
“The brain stroke was more of a brain reset
for me. I was determined to be an artist and
here I am” - says Hermanni Pellinen
- Exclusive to Magzoid
How did your journey as an artist begin?
My father and grandfather were both artists and that’s where
my first lessons began. Practicing every day made me realize
my love for it. As I grew older, I started painting. Started with
practicing landscapes, then some portraits and animals. When
it was time for me to choose a career, everyone advised that as
an artist I would not earn enough to support myself. So, I studied
to be a practical nurse and was in that profession for 20 years.
It was in 2020, after the brain stroke that I began to be
understand the importance of life, love and family. I painting
named ‘heal’ and tried to connect to the whole universe with
this painting. Three of my works called Heal, Defending Healer,
and Brain reset were posted online I and got to participate in the
Milan International Virtual Art Exhibition at the same time. The
art exhibition has strengthened my artistic development and selfconfidence
which resulted in the artist finally peeling off his shell
after 20 years of waiting!
Born in Finland, self-taught artist Hermanni
Pellinen started making paintings and
portraits as a teenager. He decided to pursue
art taking inspiration from his father’s abstract
art. But it was in the year 2020 when things
took a drastic turn. He was spending his honeymoon at
the lighthouse when he had a brain stroke, after which
he had to spend seven months at home. Not losing the
will power, he trained back to life.
Hermanni then took a paintbrush and started to paint
all about his past life, frustrations, and sorrows. He
says, "I consider my art as a tool to put sorrow away,
let go fears and phobias. I want to heal people with my
art and put caring and love in every artwork! My art
contains powerful emotions!”
What does art mean to you?
For me, art means freedom, joy, energy, love, self-expression,
comfort, and understanding. Art makes it possible to dispel pentup
traumas and fears. Through my art, I wish to communicate joy,
hope, love and care. Art can be done by anyone and is a universal
way to bring out yourself and your own deepest feelings.
Who was the strongest influence you had when in
your growing up days?
I have had strong influences in my life. Firstly my dad got
me excited about the whole thing! Secondly, all the great artists
in the world: Dali, Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, etc.
Also, great musicians have influenced my art and life very
much! Finnish musicians: Pelle Miljoona, Andy Mc Coy, Dave
Lindholm, Ismo Alanko etc. World musicians/Bands: Nirvana,
Red hot chili peppers, Ramones, Queen, David Bowie, Bob
Marley, Madonna, etc.
64 May 2021
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