Biographical Information

Harry Matti Hukkinen was born in Finland and emigrated to the United States at an early age, carrying with him a deep connection to nature’s raw beauty and a European sensibility for refinement. His earliest works combined Polaroid photo transfer with emerging pigmented inkjet technology, earning recognition in national and international juried exhibitions and garnering multiple awards.

Hukkinen holds a BA in Fine Art from Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ, graduating summa cum laude, and an MFA from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. In 2011, he traveled to Dubai for the opening of the 29th Annual Exhibition of the Emirates Fine Arts Society, Sharjah, UAE, where his Styrofoam Series photography was exhibited.

A true multimedia artist—sculpture, painting, photography, and performance—Hukkinen’s works reside in distinguished private collections across the globe, each piece a testament to his mastery of form, material, and timeless expression.

Artist Statement

My work is a conversation between the physical and the spiritual, shaped by a search for truth in a world often at odds with my convictions. I see art as a universal language—capable of dissolving boundaries and speaking directly to the heart and mind. Freedom is essential to this process, allowing authenticity and beauty to endure. Exhibiting alongside artists across the globe has revealed an art community more generous and inspiring than I imagined, transforming how I see and create. Each piece I make is both an intimate offering and an invitation to contemplate our shared human experience—rooted in the belief that art is not merely an object, but a vital force in the cultivation of a healthy, flourishing society.