Kaija Hinkula is a Finnish contemporary artist whose work delves into themes of utopia, fantasy, and the construction of future narratives. Hinkula’s exploration of malleable geometry as a symbol of hope, potential, and the imagining of new worlds is central to her recent work. Operating within the realm of expanded painting, she is creating minimalistic spatial experiences that merge elements of painting, sculpture, and time-based media. Her playful and versatile body of work includes sculptural paintings, site-specific installations, and video performances. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Helsinki 2021, Hinkula holds a Master’s degree in Fine Arts. She was awarded the Fine Arts Academy of Finland Foundation Prize 2025.

Kaija Hinkula has held solo exhibitions at venues such as Pragovka, Prague; HAM Gallery, Finland; Helsinki Art Museum; Forum Box, and the Oulu Art Museum, all in Finland. Her work has been featured in group exhibitions, including the Pori Biennale, Helsinki; and SIC and Knipsu Fight Cage, Norway.