STATEMENT
I am a Turku-based visual artist. I received my MA in Textile Art and Design from the University of Art and Design Helsinki in 2008 and study`s from Arts Academy in Turku in 2018. I have had a few solo exhibitions and participated in collaborative exhibitions.
My artwork explores space, structures, and materials. Light, shape, color, and rhythm are essential elements for me. My works are usually designed for specific places. Comprehensive experience is important for me and therefore my works are not intended to be seen only from a distance; they are often interactive.
My artwork concerns people as part of their environment. With my way of working, I look for a connection with the human mind and the needs and wishes of human beings in the surrounding world.
”Space has always reduced me to silence.”
– Jules Vallés
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EDUCATION
2015-2018 Turku Arts Academy, BA
2004-2008 Taideteollinen korkeakoulu, Tekstiilitaide, Taiteen BA/MA
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2021 488-788-00-0, Galleria 3h+K, Pori
2021 Liikeratoja, B-galleria, Turku
2015 Blanko Ikkunagalleria, Turku
2010 Paras paikka, Juminkeko, Kuhmo, Juminkeon toiminnan 25-vuotisjuhlanäyttelyn taiteilija
2009 Lähde, Vanhan Raatihuoneen galleria, Turku
2008 Möhkö-installaatio, 00130gallery, Helsinki
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021 Sykli, Turun Taiteilijaseura, Loimaa
2021 Kuusiston Taidekartano, Kaarina
2020,2021 Paljasjalka polku, Korppoo
2019 Manifesti, Turku
2019 Nielu, Nuuksion järviylänkö, Espoo
2019 Kuusiston Taidekartano, Kaarina
2018 Nytt18, Forum Marinum, Turku
2017 Patsas, Köysiratagalleria, Turku
2015 Pää kainalossa, Köysiratagalleria, Turku
2015 Kaikki on hyvin, Köysiratagalleria, Turku
2014 Minun veteni, Kuusiston Taidekartano, Kaarina
2008 Master of Arts, Helsinki
2006 Ruma rumempi kaunis kauniimpi, Teatterikorkeakoulu, Helsinki
2005 Voimat, Makasiinit, Fiskars
2005 Kankaalla, Metsäkeskus Lusto, Punkaharju
2004 Vastakohtia, Aralis-galleria, Helsinki
COMMUNITY-ENGAGED ART
2018/2019 Työpajat, Maahanmuuttajanaisten yhdistys, DaisyLadies, Turku
2016 Välitila, Maahanmuuttajanaisten yhdistys, DaisyLadies, Turku
2016 I love Finland, Vino-galleria, Konserttitalo, Turku
AWARDS & RESIDENCIES
2018 Turku Artists’ Association
2018 Turun Taideakatemia / Turun Saskiat Ry
2009 Matka-apuraha, Suomalais-ugrilaisen kulttuurirahaston säätiö
2009 Juminkeko, Paanajärvi (Vienan Karjala) artist residency
MEMBERSHIPS
2018 Turku Artists’ Association
2008 Ornamo
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