kaija sanelma lehtimäki
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…
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.
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.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
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.
