Residency artists and researchers Literature Juhana Vähänen Author Originally from Jyväskylä, I’m a writer and poet based in Helsinki. I have two poetry collections and a novella to my credit so far. My debut collection Cantorin pölyä was published in 2005, and my second poetry collection Avaa tule was published in 2008. A novella called Kakadu came out in 2007. Since 2003 I have been putting works online, mainly poetry and short prose pieces. During my stay at the Saari Residence I will finish the manuscript of a novel, and I hope to write some poetry also. In addition to writing I draw and paint practically every day, and I expect my stay at Saari will be no exception.