Biography & CV
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Christoffer Relander | photographer: Kjell Söderlund
Born in 1986 in a small town of Ekenäs, near Helsinki, the artist has always been drawn towards art, since his early age. He studied Graphic design and Visual Art in the city of Porvoo. The turning point of his artistic direction was during his service in the Finnish Marines in 2008, when he became fascinated with the art of photography.
Relander is a self-taught photographer and especially known for his multiple exposures, an in-camera technique that he has used in most of his projects since 2010. His work is primary influenced by the art of Charles Swedlund, Harry Callahan and the famous Man Ray – their clever and inspiring multiple exposures introduced Relander to the indicated technique that opened possibilities to him as an artist.
Relander’s images were featured in solo and group exhibitions held in Finland, Russia, Norway, Spain, Portugal and the United States. His art has been rewarded with the Silver Award for the Cream Midlands Best Photography Prize, and furthermore, he has received one gold reward from IPA under still life in 2017 and from PX3 in 2016 two gold rewards, including a people’s choice. Relander's works have been published in notable publications and websites globally such as The Guardian's Observer, LA Times, Oprah.com, Huffington Post, China Daily, Wired, Hi-Fructose, Juxtapoz and VICE.
Relander is available to take commissioned projects. Get in contact to discuss a possible collaboration.
“Reality can be beautiful, but the surreal often absorbs me. Photography to me is a way to express and stimulate my imagination. Nature is simply the world. With alternative and experimental camera techniques I am able to create artworks that otherwise only would be possible through painting or digital manipulation in an external software.”