Petteri Lehikoinen

is a North Karelian (born in Joensuu 1974) visual artist. He draws his inspiration from the nature trying to capture it's dynamic and functional beauty. According to him "The simple forms, created by laws of nature are the most lasting manifestations of aesthetic harmony and the purest form of art". The paintings in the upcoming Marziart gallery represent the series of The Winged Impression and The Sleep of the Beast.

EXHIBITIONS
Popkatu, Joensuu July 2008
Lasipalatsin aukio, Helsinki 2008
Eessuntaassun 2008. The exhibition of The Comics Society of Joensuu was part of the regional introduction of North Karelia in Helsinki in 13.-15.6.2008.

Taidekeskus Ahjo, Joensuu 2007
Carelicum, Joensuu 2006
Carelicum, Joensuu 2005
Carelicum, Joensuu 2004

PUBLICATIONS
Comics in the anthologies of The Comics Society of Joensuu
* Dekkarelia, 2007
* Älppäri, 2004
* Karelikummaa, 2001
* Sariola, 1999
* Divarin helmi, 1998
* Luurankoja pöytälaatikoista, 1996

Comic: Rokin kolme vuosikymmentä -Ilosaarirockin juhlakirja
(Joensuun Popmuusikot, 2001)