Samu Riitala
A queer visual artist living and working in the greater Helsinki metropolitan area with a background in photography and graphic design.
My work moves fluidly between minimalist setups and more abstract compositions, always rooted in emotional honesty and human depth. My wish is to continue exploring the complexities of inner worlds and the identities residing in our society.
Exhibitions
Ihmisestä
2024
Group exhibition, LAB campus gallery, Lahti, Finland
YKSI
2025
Group exhibition, Gallery West, Helsinki, Finland
Publications
Katve
2025
Photo book , published by MI VK Osk, Softcover, 130 x 180 mm, 224 pages, Graphic design by MI VK24, printed by Tallinna Raamatutrükikoda, Tallinn, Estonia, Edition of 1000 copies
SAMMY
2022
Photo book , self-printed, 4 copies
YKSI
2025
Group exhibition, Luja-gallery, Lahti, Finland
Ihmisestä
2025
Group exhibition, Gallery Toinen Silmä, Helsinki, Finland
Jotain meni likaan
2025
Group exhibition, LAB campus gallery, Lahti, Finland
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Photography)
2024-
LAB Institute of Design and Fine Art
Visual journalism and photography
2021-2022
HEO
Work
Freelance photography and graphic design
2018-
Hospital Photographer
2022-2023
Jorvi Hospital, Espoo
YKSI - group exhibition at Luja-gallery