Art Pontiac – Artist of the Month:
Kaija Savinainen, SCA
Bridging Worlds Through Landscape and Emotion
Art Pontiac “Pontiac Artist’s Association”, is delighted to present Kaija Savinainen as its Artist of the Month — a creative force whose expressive canvases continue to captivate audiences across Canada and beyond. A proud member of one of the province’s longest-standing arts organizations, Kaija enriches the Pontiac artistic community with paintings that resonate deeply with viewers, offering a window into both the landscapes and wildlife from Canada and the places of her Finnish- Karjalainen heritage.
Kaija’s work draws its energy from an intimate connection to the land — from the rugged wilderness of northern Canada to the forests and lakes of her ancestral homeland. Her landscapes are more than visual studies; they are emotional experiences. Art Pontiac’s social media recently featured her painting Northern Solitude, an evocative oil capturing the quiet grandeur of Canada’s remote northern waters. Similarly, Little Lake, Where Heaven and Earth Meet highlights her ability to blend vivid colour and contemplative composition, bridging the landscapes of Canada with the memory and spirit of her roots.
Her approach to painting is at once thoughtful and visceral. Each work captures not just a place, but a feeling — whether the tranquil harmony of a Canadian lake at dusk or the nostalgic resonance of a forest from her homeland. This sensitivity has made her work a standout in gallery settings and online showcases, where art lovers have noted the depth and emotional clarity she brings to each scene.
Kaija’s membership in the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) underlines her professional recognition at a national level, while her affiliation with Art Pontiac — one of Quebec’s longest-established nonprofits supporting artists and fostering a vibrant cultural community — speaks to her commitment to artistic dialogue and cultural engagement.
Drawing from a rich artistic background and a lifelong connection to the land, Kaija’s paintings carry viewers into moments of reflection, peace, and renewed appreciation for the beauty and diversity of both her adopted home in Canada and her ancestral landscapes. Whether through bold brushwork or subtle interplay of light and shadow, her work continues to resonate — a testament to her talent and to the enduring power of landscape art.