Biography & CV
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Christoffer Relander (b. 1986) is a Finnish art photographer known for his surreal and conceptual imagery, often created using in-camera multiple exposures. His work explores themes of nature, memory, and human impact, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.
Born in Ekenäs, Finland, Relander originally studied Graphic Design and Visual Art before discovering his passion for photography during his service in the Finnish Marines in 2008. Since then, he has become an internationally recognized fine art photographer, developing a distinct style that blends experimental analog and digital techniques.
His work has been exhibited worldwide in solo and group exhibitions across Finland, Russia, Norway, Spain, Portugal, China, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates. Notable venues include SEE Institute in Dubai, Osnova Gallery in Moscow, Galleri Geo in Bergen, Muriel Guépin Gallery in New York, the National Art Museum of China, and the Finnish Cultural Institute in Madrid. His art is also part of several public collections, including Åland Art Museum, Museum of New Art in Estonia, and Stiftelsen Pro Artibus.
Relander has received multiple awards, including Postis Konstpris 2023, the Asiago International Award for Philatelic Art, and multiple honors from the PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris and IPA awards. He was also nominated for the Pro Arte Award by Didrichsen Art Museum. His innovative approach has been widely recognized in global media, with features in The Guardian, LA Times, Huffington Post, Wired, Hi-Fructose, Juxtapoz, and VICE.
Among his best-known projects are We Are Nature, Jarred & Displaced, and Double Days. His work frequently explores the intersection between humanity and the natural world, using photography as a medium to question our relationship with nature and our sense of identity. His Jarred & Displaced series, for instance, evokes themes of nostalgia and preservation, capturing landscapes seemingly contained within glass jars—both a tribute to his childhood and a commentary on our changing environment.
Relander continues to push the boundaries of fine art photography, combining traditional photographic methods with contemporary storytelling. He remains dedicated to exploring new creative directions in fine art photography.
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“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.”