[1] She studied art history and modern literature in University of Helsinki.

She married an art dealer in 1945 and was introduced into Helsinki's writing and artistic circles.

Her work deals with dreams, fantasy and myth, and avoids personal comments and explanations.

Her works describe how the world changed in the twentieth century and the influence of this on human beings, especially on women.

One of her novels, Hänen olivat linnut (The Parson's Widow) was published after her death.