Emmi Iida Granlund

For What It Is – Contemporary Abstract Nordic Painting in Neutral Palette

2025

Emmi Iida (b. 1990, Finland) is a Finnish multidisciplinary artist whose work spans abstract painting, sound, interior architecture, and conceptual installations. Living and working in the Finnish countryside, she draws inspiration from Nordic nature, spirituality, and the unseen currents of energy that shape human experience. Her paintings — layered, textural, and symbolic — embody a contemporary dialogue between Nordic minimalism and expressive abstraction. Emmi’s work frequently integrates elemental colors, fabric, and gestural forms that explore connection, transformation, and the tension between structure and surrender. Each piece reflects her interest in energy flow, presence, and the intersection of art and environment. Since launching her creative career in 2014, Emmi has exhibited across Europe and the United States. Her practice bridges visual art, soundscapes, and spatial design under her atelier brand Atelier Grain, and her record label EFG Records. She is also the creator of the EFG Method, an approach to spatial energy alignment that informs her artistic process. Upcoming and Recent Exhibitions (2025): • Group Exhibition, MONAT Gallery — Paris, France (September 2025) • Group Exhibition, VAN GOGH Gallery — Madrid, Spain (October 2025) • Art Innsbruck, represented by MONAT Gallery — Innsbruck, Austria (November 2025) • Art Munich, represented by VAN GOGH Gallery — Munich, Germany (November 2025) • Miami Art Fair Week, represented by MONAT Gallery — Miami, USA (December 2025) • Private exhibitions and collaborations, including Balmuir (Helsinki), Relove Stockmann (Helsinki), BUD Helsinki, and Marski Hotel (Helsinki) Her works are held in private collections internationally, and her multidisciplinary practice continues to expand through collaborations with galleries, brands, and cultural institutions.