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kaija sanelma lehtimäki

Born 1939 Died 2022 Works span 1992–1992

early life and education kaija sanelma lehtimäki, a renowned finnish-born canadian weaver, was born in turku, finland, in 1939. her early life was marked by a brief stay in sweden at the age of four to escape soviet occupation. both her biological mother and swedish foster mother were accomplished textile workers, influencing kaija's future in the craft. kaija studied weaving at abo hemslojdslararinne institut (turku textile teachers i…

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1992

first work

1992

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through kaija sanelma lehtimäki's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups kaija sanelma lehtimäki's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

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Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.

kaija sanelma lehtimäki

1939 – 2022

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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