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Wilhelmiina is a predominantly self-taught ceramic artist based in Hamilton. Born and raised in Finland, she settled in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband in 2011. Her first exhibition was in 2014, with the Dynamic Ceramics and Visual Arts in Cambridge. At this time she became involved with a pottery group called ‘People of Fire’, in which her enthusiasm for Raku was established. Over recent years she has established her creative process and put her roots down firmly at the Waikato Society of Potters where she now does the majority of her work.

Wilhelmiina draws her creativity from the earth and finds inspiration through her memories, which gives her works a sense of serenity. White Raku clay has become her favoured material and each of her pieces is handmade and therefore unique.

Having spent much of her youth surrounded by lakes and forests, she is inspired by nature. Especially during both dusk and dawn, when the world briefly becomes magical and otherworldly. The idea that this reality could be more than what it seems is incredibly intriguing to her and has always been the source of her creativity. It has taken her some time to adjust to New Zealand’s nature, yet over the past few years, her roots have begun to grow into this wild place, which she now calls home. Wilhelmiina is certain that her new surroundings have greatly affected the development of her artwork. It has become more powerful in its expression, yet continues to hold on to its delicate sensitivity.