Print Exchange 2026: Mira Ylönen

Mira Ylönen is a Finnish artist, textile designer, and bookbinder. She works primarily in intaglio printmaking, specializing in etching and aquatint. Her practice is rooted in preserving memories and experiences — from everyday life to travels near and far, with a touch of imagination. Her work often begins with detailed drawings or colorful sketches, which are then transformed through the slow, tactile process of printmaking into repeatable works of art. Embracing the unpredictability of the medium, she allows the process to guide her, often leading to shifts in perspective or new approaches. She enjoys combining different techniques, and as a bookbinder, she creates artist books that incorporate her own prints as an integral part of the work.