Veera Kulju (1975) is a Helsinki-based sculptor. White and black, delicate and strong, darkness and light. In Kulju’s art, all concepts find their counterparts to show that opposites can coexist. Kulju’s art is touching. She invests herself in her creations and imbues her art with personal meaning, making it speak to the viewer in a relatable way. Her art questions what it means to be human, what identity is, and how we can exist in the world.
Kulju is represented by Gallery Halmetoja (FI) and Hostler Burrows (US). Her work has been shown in exhibitions both nationally and internationally. Kulju’s art has been acquired by the Finnish State Art Deposit Collection, Serlachius Museum, and the Swedish National Museum collections, among others.

ANALOGUE-book
Limited edition, A2 hand-stitched publication, printed with several different printing techniques (letterpress, offset, risograph) on leftover paper from printing houses.
2022
Concept, design, and production: Veera Kulju, Ilkka Kärkkäinen
Authors: Juliet Burrows, Veikko Halmetoja, Anni Kytömäki, Cajsa Holgersson, Aino Frilander, Veera Kulju
Photographers: Chikako Harada, Ilkka Kärkkäinen, Ananya Tanttu, Vilma Pimenoff
Font: Eino Korkala "Chariots of Fire"
Offset printing: Aksidenssi, Helsinki
Case: Ring binder
The creation of the work has been supported by FRAME Finland

Vuoden Huiput Silver 2022, publications
https://vuodenhuiput.fi/work/analogue/

Vuoden Kauneimmat Kirjat 2022, special books
https://www.kauneimmatkirjat.fi/palkitut/2022-2/erikoiskirjat/

The book is at its best a tool for imagination and intimate encounters. It serves as a route to imagination and learning. Through the Analogue publication, contact is made also through touch. The clay sculpted by the sculptor, like the book itself, carries a message from the past to the future.

The Analogue publication is an introduction to sculptor Veera Kulju’s world and the foundation of her art-making. Since Kulju works and communicates through touch, the publication emphasizes haptics. The sense of touch is as significant to the experience of the book as the sense of sight. Already in the book's covers, Kulju welcomes the reader close: "The small hours and silence. My rhythm and pounding heart, welcome."

Sounds of Silence - video
2017
Concept and artwork: Veera Kulju
Dance and choreography: Satu Halttunen
Video and editing: Ananya Tanttu
Garment pattern: Anu Salonen
Graphic design: Ilkka Kärkkäinen
The creation of the work has been supported by: Arts Promotion Centre Finland and Arabian Art Department Association

AVAIN
Material: Cast ceramic
2006-