My passion for printing my own photographs started in the 1990s, a pivotal time in the evolution of printmaking, when the first color inkjet printers became available. However, during those early years, there was a significant drawback: the inks didn’t last and faded in just a few years. This all changed dramatically with the introduction of carbon-based pigment inks. These inks offered longevity that was previously unattainable.
Now, the long-lasting prints I produce can endure more than a lifetime, showcasing colors that are not only lifelike but also reflective of my artistic vision. Through my journey in printmaking evolution, I have created numerous fine art prints, each telling its own unique story.

Tehdasfestivaali Manifesti 2023

Neljä tanssielokuvaa: Osana kuvataidenäyttelyä 13.-23.9. ma-pe 14–19 la-su 11–18 @Vanha Viinatehdas Turku Näyttelyn avajaiset 13.9. klo 18-21 Taiteilijatapaaminen/Meet the Artist Sunnuntaina 17.9. klo 13.00 / Four dance films: part of the visual arts exhibition 13.-23.9. mon-fri 14-19 sat-sun 11-18 @Vanha Viinatehdas Turku Exhibition opening 13.9. at 18-21 Meet the Artist Sunday 17.9. at 13.00

KAIKUJA/ECHOES dance film is part of the DANCESCAPES feature presentation

Wednesday May 31st 2023 17:00

TICKETS www.lippu.fi/event/tanssivirtaa

LOCATION Arthouse Cinema Niagara, Kehräsaari B Tampere

How and why did I decide to become an artist?

It was an evolution for me. I always felt since my early childhood that I was an artist of some sort. I also felt that I have something to say, something that nobody else can say. However, I really started calling myself an artist and believing it around ten years ago. That is when I realized that I am exploring my feelings and emotions through my art. I also started to notice that other people were connecting with my art and that gave me extra motivation to do it professionally.

Five Turku-based artists' organizations are organizing a three-day art sales exhibition March 25-27th at Kristiinankatu 4, Turku, Finland. Members of these organizations have donated their works to charity sales, all proceeds will be donated in full to the following aid organizations: Doctors Without Borders, UN Women and Finnish Red Cross.

Inspired by the current events in Ukraine. This triple exposure was taken today behind Sibelius museum along the river in Turku, Finland. First two images are of the giant old oak tree and the third one is the stone retaining wall of the building. I combined these images in situ and accidentally noticed how the colors match the flag of Ukraine.

The film was nominated for prestigious PRIX LUMIÈRE 2022

Canada CINÉDANSE ROUYN-NORANDA March 2022

Photo essay of the extra ordinary site-specific work combining contemporary dance and music.

Turku Cityscapes photobook [also digital] now available!

Here are my interviews in English & Finnish by TAIKO - a Finnish online gallery which sells only original art.

They just expanded their delivery to all European countries.

However, if you live outside of Europe, please contact me vesa.loikas@gmail.com(or SKYPE, GOOGLE HANGOUTS also possible if you prefer to talk to me in person) and I'll arrange it for you.

I was hired by the Finnish parliament to photograph the interiors of the newly renovated parliament building. The renovation was completed just in time for the opening of the autumn term of the Parliament in September of 2017. The meticulous and complete renovation and Finland's centennial gave me a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of this special year with my photography. #suomi-100

AURAJOEN YÖJUOKSU KUVAGALLERIA | AURAJOKI NIGHT RUN PHOTO GALLERY

APRIL 29TH 2017 | TURKU, FINLAND

A gallery of my photographs featuring the river Aura:

TURKU is a city on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of the Aura River.

No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of ...

"I was longing for moments that had passed,
and it was tearing me apart"

Vesa - Etymology

The given name is an 19th century invention from vesa ‎(“young tree”). 

Sometimes beauty is graceful endurance, instead of moment's sparkle.

I spent an entire month in the Archipelago in July. I am fascinated by the moss, trees and rocks that create the natural environment on the islands. 

Glimpses of recent modern architecture in the city of Stockholm that has a historical royal center at its heart.

In dance the physical movement and manifestation of inner feelings via choreography become moments of expression in a photograph. Dancing is fluid and a still image is frozen. However, the feeling remains.