Maritta Tapanainen is a visual artist working in collage. She was born in Finland, raised in Canada, have since lived in Europe, Central America, and the Mojave desert of California. She writes: “My approach to working is intuitive. Progression develops organically. I set out first to create something that satisfies my inner journey through which projects wonderment (hopefully) for others to experience. I have a deep interest in the physical forms, systems, intricacies in nature and reverence for it's spiritual allure.”

In 2004 and 2007, Tapanainen was the recipient of Pollock-Krasner Foundation grants. Her work is in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Crocker Art Museum Sacramento, and in many private collections. Tapanainen’s work has been presented at numerous events: The ADAA Art Show, Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, Houston Fine Art Fair, CA Boom–Dwell on Design Los Angeles, Pulse Art Fair (Miami and New York), LA Art Show, and Works on Paper–The Park Avenue Armory.

Tapanainen lives and works in Santa Monica, California.

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