The Winners

On October 19, 2025, Helsinki became the stage for an extraordinary showcase of artistry and imagination as the World Championship of the World Bodypainting Festival took center stage in the Creative Make-up category.

Held within the vibrant atmosphere of I Love Me, Northern Europe’s largest beauty, fashion, wellness, and health fair, the event took place at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (Messukeskus) from October 18–19. Alongside the thrilling world championship, the Nordic Awards honored exceptional talent in various Bodypainting and Facepainting categories.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our esteemed jury, whose expertise and passion elevated the competition:
Einat Dan (Israel), Yasmin Heinz (United Kingdom), Mirjana “Kika” Milošević (Serbia), Linda Hallberg (Sweden), Jasmiina Walters (Finland), Riina Laine (Finland), Linda Rohmen (Norway), and Linda Wickmann (Norway).

We are now happy to announce the winners of the WBF Finland.

World Award: Creative Make-up

Theme: Rebel Fashion Circus

These winning photos capture the spirit of the Rebel Fashion Circus — a celebration of bold self-expression, fearless creativity, and stylish chaos.
Each image tells a story of breaking boundaries and defying conventions, where punk meets haute couture and individuality takes the spotlight.
With vivid colors, unexpected textures, and dramatic contrasts, these works embody the moment where fashion and rebellion collide under the big top.

Photos Tobias Spranger

Nordic Award: Bodypainting - Open Category

Theme: World of Illusions

These winning photos embody the magic of the World of Illusions — a place where reality bends and nothing is quite as it seems.

The artists have played with perception, challenged the senses, and merged fantasy with reality through the transformative power of bodypainting.
Each creation reveals optical illusions, surreal imagery, and hidden stories that invite the viewer to look twice and question what is real.
A stunning showcase of imagination, technique, and storytelling that beautifully defies logic.

Photos Tobias Spranger

Nordic Award: Fashion Editorial Make-up

Theme: Savage Beauty

These winning photos capture the essence of Savage Beauty — a stunning fusion of raw power and high-fashion elegance. Each look embodies primal strength, nature’s untamed spirit, and editorial sophistication, transforming models into warrior queens, jungle spirits, or avant-garde goddesses.

With their bold vision and refined artistry, the creators have delivered works that are both fierce and fashion-forward — truly worthy of a magazine cover.

Photos Tobias Spranger

Nordic Award: Facepainting

Theme: Darkest Fears

These winning photos delve into the shadows of the human mind, bringing the theme Darkest Fears to life with haunting intensity. The artists have explored psychological horror, nightmarish visions, and personal phobias, transforming emotion into powerful visual storytelling.

Through masterful use of shadow, contrast, and detail, each face reveals what lurks in the deepest corners of fear and imagination — evoking both awe and unease in equal measure.

Photos Tobias Spranger