![]() However, being in the spotlight did not seem to suit her and she chose to live a hermit like existence with her partner Tuulikki Pietilä. She created paintings and wrote novels and short stories though these were eclipsed by the fame that Moomin brought her. Not only an illustrator, Tove was also a writer and fine artist. Telling stories in a far off made-up land, where evil and fear take the form of apocalyptic comets, giant volcanoes and shadowy monsters. ![]() When she created the Moomin family, Tove would sometimes use them as a way to deal with and work through the difficulties of the real world. ![]() She fell in love and had relationships with women at a time when it was still illegal to be homosexual. She drew political comic strips during The Second World War and was deeply effected by the tragedy and violence of the period. At times, the Jansson family struggled to cope with their Father Viktor’s drinking and infidelity. ![]() But until recently I knew next to nothing about her.Īfter watching the brilliant BBC documentary ‘Moominland Tales, The Life of Tove Jansson’ I learned that her life had been tumultuous. I’ve been a fan of Tove Jansson’s distinctive style for a while always able to recognise one of her drawings and constantly spotting new pieces of Moomin merchandise in Brighton boutiques. Alice Parsons does some self-initiated research into Tove Jansson, the Finnish illustrator and Artist who created the ever-popular Moomin: ![]()
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