Hakoniemi - Luova tila

Hakoniemi - Luova tila An old log house in Northern Saimaa archipelago is beautifully transforming into a lodging and creat

Hakoniemen Navetta-gallerian avoimet ovetLauantaina 13.6.2026 klo 12.00–15.00 Paikka: Hakoniemi - Luova tila (Hakoniemen...
10/06/2026

Hakoniemen Navetta-gallerian avoimet ovet

Lauantaina 13.6.2026 klo 12.00–15.00 Paikka: Hakoniemi - Luova tila (Hakoniementie 93 a, 82310 Rääkkylä)
Hakoniemi avaa galleriansa ovet -päivän ja Rääkkylän saarten kunniaksi. Galleriassa vieraat voivat tutustua teoksiin, joita residenssiltaiteilijat ovat toteuttaneet Rääkkylän saarilla. Samanaikaisesti Hakoniemen perustaja (valokuvaaja & muotoilija) työskentelee ateljeessa omien näyttelytöidensä parissa.

Ilmainen kahvitarjoilu – lämpimästi tervetuloa!

Open Day at Hakoniemi Barn Gallery
Saturday, 13 June 2026, from 12:00 to 15:00 Location: Hakoniemi - Creative Space (Hakoniementie 93 a, 82310 Rääkkylä)

Hakoniemi is opening its gallery doors in celebration of the national Open Villages Day (Avoimet kylät) and the Days of Island Living in Rääkkylä (Asumisen päivä). Visitors are welcome to explore the artworks created on the islands of Rääkkylä by our artists-in-residence. At the same time, Hakoniemi’s founder, Ville Lehvonen (photographer & designer), will be working on his own exhibition pieces in the studio.

Free coffee and refreshments will be served – a warm welcome to everyone!

Thank you, our residency artist ”What a gem Hakoniemi is—the perfect place to have spent the last three weeks writing a...
09/06/2026

Thank you, our residency artist

”What a gem Hakoniemi is—the perfect place to have spent the last three weeks writing and reading. I’m working on my first novel, which I started writing last year during my Fiction MFA at NYU, and which explores questions of memory, language, and identity. I spent the mornings writing scenes and scribbling strange diagrams of how they might all fit together, and the afternoons reading and translating. And there was also plenty of time for long walks through the woods, bike rides around the archipelago, and evenings in the wood-fired sauna. I’d come back again in a heartbeat 💕”

26/05/2026

Peaceful Lake Saimaa – nothing more needed 🌊

Hakoniemi barn gallery has a new piece of art! Thank you for this painting created during his residency 🌲
14/05/2026

Hakoniemi barn gallery has a new piece of art! Thank you for this painting created during his residency 🌲

LAST MINUTE CALL FOR SPRING 2026English belowHakoniemi-residenssissä on vapautunut paikka seuraavalle ajanjaksolle: * 15...
15/04/2026

LAST MINUTE CALL FOR SPRING 2026

English below
Hakoniemi-residenssissä on vapautunut paikka seuraavalle ajanjaksolle:
* 15.4.–14.6.2026: Isompi huone (12 m²).
Residenssin vähimmäispituus on yksi viikko.

Lisätietoja: Linkki biossa, www.hakoniemi.com

Rääkkylän Oravisaloon vuonna 2019 perustettu Hakoniemen residenssi tarjoaa luonnonläheisen, rauhallisen ja inspiroivan työskentely-ympäristön luovan alan ammattilaisille. Hakoniemen toiminnan ydin ja inspiraatio on sen sijainti sisävesisaaristossa, monimuotoisen luonnon ympäröimänä.

In English:
A residency spot has become available at Hakoniemi Residency for the following period:
* April 15 – June 14, 2026: Larger room (12 m²).
The minimum stay is one week.

More info: Link in bio, www.hakoniemi.com

Founded in 2019 in Oravisalo, Rääkkylä, Hakoniemi Residency offers a peaceful and inspiring working environment for creative professionals. Its core and inspiration lie in its unique location in the inland archipelago, surrounded by the diverse nature of Lake Saimaa.

Welcome to the residency, ! It’s been a joy to watch North Karelia transition towards summer with you 🌱”The surroundin...
13/04/2026

Welcome to the residency, ! It’s been a joy to watch North Karelia transition towards summer with you 🌱

”The surroundings of Hakoniemi, with its beautiful nature, provide the perfect setting to develop and explore my sculptural textile works. The rhythm of daily life here, time spent in the atelier, long walks in the forest, sauna, and ice swimming, offers relaxation and allowing
me to fully immerse myself and nourish both focus and creativity”

About the artist:
Chris Snik is an Antwerp-based artist and head of the Costume Design Department at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. Her practice has evolved from ”slow costuming” into a sculptural textile practice, where she uses her expertise in tailoring to explore form and craft through autonomous textile pieces.

When the snow melts from the lake after winter. Good night ✨
04/04/2026

When the snow melts from the lake after winter. Good night ✨

History of the Finnish virpominen tradition is a fascinating blend of religious roots and nature mysticism. 🌿✨This Palm ...
29/03/2026

History of the Finnish virpominen tradition is a fascinating blend of religious roots and nature mysticism. 🌿✨

This Palm Sunday tradition originates from the Orthodox and Lutheran cultures of Karelia. However, it also carries deep echoes of ancient folklore; decorated willow twigs were once believed to possess magical powers.

The act of virpominen - a ritual blessing using these willow branches - was traditionally seen as a way to bring health and good fortune while warding off evil. Happy Palm Sunday!

Thank you to our latest artist who was the first to enjoy the cultural offerings of our Helsinki residency and the peac...
27/03/2026

Thank you to our latest artist who was the first to enjoy the cultural offerings of our Helsinki residency and the peace of the countryside simultaneously. This is a wonderful combination that allows you to get the best out of your residency time in Finland.

“Finland holds a serene calmness that blooms in both the city’s energy and the ancient stillness of the countryside. My residency period in Helsinki and by Lake Saimaa deepened the connection to nature and the Finnish mental landscape.

My work evolved toward ancient mysticism and memento mori pieces, guided by the spirits of the trees and the voice of the forest. The resulting effigy collection embraces the beauty of imperfection (Wabi-sabi) and was formed in inseparable collaboration with water and forest. These works stand as both an offering and a witness to a time that leaves its mark far into the future.”

31/01/2026

Finding clarity in the winter landscape and the quiet observation of the fire. Sometimes the most important part of the creative process happens outside the studio.

Wishing you a restorative weekend ✨

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