Kaija Hinkula is a Finnish contemporary artist whose work delves into themes of utopia, fantasy, and the construction of future narratives. Hinkula’s exploration of malleable geometry as a symbol of hope, potential, and the imagining of new worlds is central to her recent work. Operating within the realm of expanded painting, she is creating minimastistic spatial experiences that merge elements of painting, sculpture, and time-based media. Her playfull and versatile body of work includes sculptural paintings, site-specific installations, and video performances.

A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Helsinki 2021, Hinkula holds a Master’s degree in Visual Arts. She has held solo exhibitions at venues such as Pragovka in Prague, the HAM Gallery at the Helsinki Art Museum, Forum Box, and the Oulu Art Museum. Her work has been featured in group exhibitions, including the Pori Biennale in Helsinki, SIC and Knipsu Fight Cage in Norway. She was awarded the Fine Arts Academy of Finland Foundation Prize 2025. Currently she is a resident at the International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) in New York, supported by the Helsinki Art Academy and the Saastamoinen Foundation.