I’m Farina. I’m a trained architect, a visual artist, and currently studying to become an aromatherapist. My work supports people in staying grounded in presence and connected to themselves through visual inspiration and sensory awareness.

After several years as a project leader in architecture, I felt the need to explore a direction that allowed more space for personal expression and felt more aligned with my values. I now communicate those values more directly with people, bringing attention to aesthetics, atmosphere, and the subtle shifts that help us feel more at home in ourselves and our surroundings. I’m especially interested in how our environments shape our experience, and how thoughtful changes can influence how we feel and interact.

Since moving to Norway in 2016, nature has been a constant source of grounding. Its quiet rhythms, sounds, and scents led me to study aromatherapy, where I explore how essential oils, derived from plants, can support the nervous system and overall well-being.

Through painting, writing, and scent, I’ve found tools that help me stay present and focused in my daily life and create space for clarity and intention.

I believe that a stronger presence in the now can release fears connected to the past or the future. In turn, this allows us to make choices that feel more authentic in the moment. Whether through creativity, sensory experiences, or everyday routines, my aim is to strengthen a deeper sense of connection to the self, to others, and to the spaces we inhabit.

Photography by: Kristianne Marøy