“Anima Ferocia is a term I came up with, which can be freely translated as ‘wild spirit.’ It represents nature as a primal creative force and a source of inspiration,” says the artist. “Nature doesn’t draw with straight lines or sharp angles—everything appears random, yet it is still part of a functional and balanced whole.”
“My works combine abstract and representational elements, and I usually start without a detailed sketch or plan. Behind the paintings is often the idea of a form or surface shaped by nature, which can be found in water, ice, the sky, or the earth. Each piece begins with an abstract texture created using the acrylic pouring technique. Chance plays a significant role in the early stages of the work, and the final form develops in unexpected directions as the process unfolds. My works frequently feature animal and human themes, and recently, animals have taken a more prominent role.”
“In art, nature and animals symbolize peace, harmony, or friendship for many people—themes that art lovers often long for during times of recession, bad news, or increasing polarization in public discourse. Animal motifs also reflect the artist’s own relationship with nature—how I see the wild environment as superior to the built environment and infrastructure. In visual art, nature themes can also comment on the state of the planet during species loss and climate change, or symbolize the interdependence between humans and nature. In my paintings, humans are usually depicted symbolically as smaller in scale compared to nature.”
Jyrki Tammi (b. 1978) is a visual artist working in Kuusamo. He graduated with a Master of Arts degree from the University of Lapland in 2019. Before his master’s studies, he pursued a diverse education in the fields of art and culture. In addition to traditional visual art, he has also explored graphic design, photography, and applied visual arts.
