Visual Artist · Helsinki, Finland

Olavi Fellman (b. 1956, Helsinki) is a Finnish visual artist and Master of Philosophy of Art whose work combines ecological themes, political activism and a humanist tradition. Central themes include climate change, peace, democracy and the defence of human dignity.
Fellman's work fuses image and word in a bold, recognizable way — text and visual expression form an inseparable whole. The figures speak directly to the viewer, often in the voice of historical characters.
His work has been exhibited in Finland and internationally, including in Germany, Sweden and Estonia, and is held in collections at home and abroad. The artist is also active in ecological projects and sees art as a tool for social change.
The world's elections are waged between those who defend life and the climate, and those who destroy the climate and subjugate life. Reality is often hidden beneath various games — the money game, the power game, or the art game. The world elections put forward different candidates with the aim of bringing to the fore those actors who best understand the climate and creation.
So there is only one real choice. The climate must be saved, and humanity must come to its senses. The world's animals and oppressed people must be protected, and culture and education must be advanced. The world's governance must evolve to become democratic, open, and transparent. The money and power games must be radically controlled and taxed. Wars must be brought to an end, and war criminals and dictators put in prison. War funds and luxury money must be deployed to prevent climate catastrophe and to support an ecological and communally responsible way of life. Greed must be brought under humanity's control, selfishness overcome through education and wisdom, and cowardice through encouragement.
These are the themes of the world elections. Thanks to those who have already taken eco-actions and promoted democracy. Now is the time to participate in the world elections. They take place every day.
— Olavi Fellman
