Eero Kalervo

BFA exhibition 2025

About the Artist

Eero Kalervo (b. 1998) is a visual artist from Helsinki. In his paintings, personal experiences and emotions intersect with contemplation on the discourses of painting. Challenging, intense and joyous feelings find their place on the canvas. At the same time, his painting serves as a tool to explore the construction of selfhood and identity. Before attending the Academy of Fine Arts, Kalervo studied at the Free Art School.

Exhibitions

BFA Exhibition 2025

12 September – 5 November 2025
Kuva/Tila

About the artwork

Lately, in my painting, I’ve been interested in colour and rhythm, as well as their various phenomena such as harmony, sinking, shifting or twisting. I’ve been painting quite intuitively, as I’ve wanted to explore the distinctive characteristics of my own expression. At the same time, I’ve been reflecting on the different painting styles in art history and contemporary art. How can the moods or messages they convey be communicated through their expressive qualities, even without a clear figurative subject?

Learn more about the BFA Exhibition 2025