Born 2.8.1975, in Oulu
Lives and works in Helsinki
Education
Aalto University, School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Department of Art, doctoral studies, 2009 –
MA, University of Art and Design Helsinki, School of Art Education, Virt@2-program, 2004 – 2007
BFA, Lahti University of Applied Sciences/Institute of Fine Arts, 1997 – 2002
Lahti University of Applied Sciences/Institute of Design, Department of Fashion Design, 1996 – 1997
Liminka Art School 1995 – 1996.
Solo Exhibitions
2011 VARIOUS CASES, Cable Gallery, Helsinki
2011 AGAIN AND AGAIN, Gallery Rajatila, Tampere
2009 INSIDE, Galleria G, Helsinki
2008 WEARS, DRIPS, DENTS, CUTS, Galleria Just, Turku
2008 WEARS, DRIPS, CUTS, Galleria Katariina, Helsinki
2007 ECSTASY, FALL, AND WEDDING CAKE, Gallery of Media Centre Lume, UIAH, Helsinki
2006 FAR AWAY IN NORTHERN OSTROBOTHNIA, Gallery of Nordic Council of Ministers, Copenhagen, Denmark
2005 LANDSCAPES, Ateljé Bar, Hotel Torni, Helsinki
2004 – , Kunsthalle Porvoo
2004 LANDSCAPES, Gallery Pinacotheca, Jyväskylä
2001 LOOMINGS, HämeGalleria, Lahti
2001 UNTIL 29.4., Aulagalleria, Lahti University of Applied Sciences /Institute of Fine Arts, Lahti.
Group Exhibitions
2011 JURIED SUMMER EXHIBITION OF HELSINKI ARTISTS' ASSOCIATION, Jetty Barracks Gallery, Helsinki
2010 LET'S GO TO THE WOODS!, Summer Exhibition of Helsinki Artists' Association, Jetty Barracks Gallery, Helsinki
2009 YOUTH 2009, The 114th Exhibition of Finnish Artists, Kunsthalle Helsinki
2009 RECYCLING, The Union of Finnish Art Associations, Riihimäki Art Museum
2009 GROWTH, Haihara Art Centre, Tampere
2009 MONEY, MONEY, MONEY, Raisio Museum Harkko
2008 ALIKE, with Minna Mäkelä, Galleria Mältinranta, Tampere
2008 SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Summer Exhibition of Helsinki Artists’ Association, Jetty Barracks Gallery, Helsinki
2007 BOWLING OVER, Gallery of Espoo Cultural Centre, Espoo
2007 MASTERS OF ARTS 2007, University of Art and Design Helsinki
2007 SELF-POTRAIT, Helsinki Artists’ Association, Gallery Katariina and Rantakasarmi, Helsinki
2006 SKJL 06, The Annual Exhibition of the Union of Finnish Art Associations, Taidepanimo, Lahti
2006 AWHILE, with Maria Kausalainen, Minna Mäkelä, and Anna Seppälä, Jetty Barracks Gallery, Helsinki
2005 SIGN, with Hanna Jaanisoo and Hanna Oinonen, Gallery Cable Factory, Helsinki
2004 BY CROTCHETING AND SMOOTHING – crocheted, knitted, embroidered, and sewn contemporary art, Lönnström Art Museum, Rauma
2003 RIIKKA JA VILLE MÄKIKOSKELA, Galleria 5, Oulu
2003 ARTSIBBE, The 10th Annual Exhibition of Sipoo Artists’ Association, Eastern Jokipuisto, Sipoo
2003 FLOW!, Uusimaa and Itä-Uusimaa Regions’ Exhibition, Porvoo Art Factory, Porvoo
2003 PICTURES, Summer Exhibition, Engine Sheds, Mikkeli
2002 FAMILY PROJECT, with Ville Mäkikoskela, Poriginal Galleria, Pori
2002 13, Group Dawn’s Exhibition, Puristamo, Cable Factory, Helsinki
2002 13, The Graduating Exhibition from Lahti University of Applied Sciences /Institute of Fine Arts, Carpenters Hall in Sibelius Hall, Lahti
2002 THE ART OF ANALYSTE, The Media Piazza, Sanoma Building, Helsinki
2002 ARTSIBBE, The Annual Exhibition of Sipoo Artists’ Association, The Old Nikkilä Hospital, Sipoo
2001 THE 63rd ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE UNION OF FINNISH ART ASSOCIATIONS, Keuruu Museum, Keuruu
2000 FUSE, The Group Exhibition of The Students of The Sculpture Department in Lahti University of Applied Sciences /Institute of Fine Arts, Mall Hansa, Lahti
1999 OPEN DOORS, Rantagalleria, Oulu
1999 THE 61st ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE UNION OF FINNISH ART ASSOCIATIONS, Art Centre Poleeni, Pieksämäki
1999 ART GOES CAMPING II, with Ville Mäkikoskela, Aurora Field, Helsinki
1999 THE YOUNG NARCISSUS, Mall Hansa, Lahti
1998 MACHINES PROVIDING FEELINGS, The Group Exhobition of The Students of The Sculpture Department in Lahti University of Applied Sciences/Institute of Fine Arts, Aulagalleria, Lahti
1997 ENVIROMENTAL ART AT MERRASJÄRVI LAKE, Lahti
1996 SPRING SHOW, The Art School of Liminka, Liminka
1995 DIPLOMA WORKS, Oulun Lyseon Lukio, Oulu.
Works in Collections
Sokos Hotel Torni, Lahti City, Finnish State Collection, and private collections.
Awards and Grants
2011 Aalto University, School of Art and design: supporting the exhibition of doctoral research
2010 Arts Council of Finland: residency grant
2010 Aalto University, School of Art and Design: residency grant
2010 Finnish Cultural Foundation: three years working grant for artistic research
2009 Alfred Kordelin Foundation: for purchasing an embroidery machine and an overlocking machine
2009 Arts Council of Finland: supporting the exhibition in Gallery G
2009 University of Art and Design Helsinki: supporting the exhibition of doctoral research
2008 Finnish Cultural Foundation: one year grant for artist
2008 Arts Council of Finland: for producing a web site
2008 Arts Council of Finland: supporting the group exhibition in Gallery Mältinranta, Tampere
2006 Arts Council of Finland: travel grant
2006 NIFCA: Sleipnir travel grant
2006 Arts Council of Finland: supporting the group exhibition in Jetty Barracks Gallery, Helsinki
2004 Finnish Cultural Foundation, Uusimaa Regional Fund: supporting working and the exhibition in Kunsthalle Porvoo
2002 Lahti City: supporting Group Dawn’s exhibition in Cable Factory, Helsinki
2002 Arts Council of Häme Region: supporting Group Dawn’s exhibition in Cable Factory, Helsinki
2002 Fund of Lahti University of Applied Sciences/Institute of Fine Arts
2002 Fund of Lahti University of Applied Sciences/Institute of Fine Arts: to the group of the Institute of Fine Arts’ gratuating class
2001 Fund of Lahti University of Applied Sciences/Institute of Fine Arts: to the group of the Institute of Fine Arts’ fourth class
1996 Liminka Art School.
Residencies
2010 Aberystwyth University/Arts Centre, Wales, UK, in co-operation with Finnish Artists' Studio Foundation and Arts Council of Finland
2002 Konstepidemin, Gothenburg, Sweden
2000 The residence of Arts Council of Häme Region, Barcelona, Spain.
Memberships
Association of Finnish Sculptors
MUU
Helsinki Artists’ Association
Kuvasto.
Articles
KOHTAAMASSA YHTEISTÄ MAAILMAA KOLMIULOTTEISESTI, Aikuiskasvatus 2/2009, Vol. 29, 132-141
REPRESENTAATION KÄSITTEESTÄ, Synnyt - Taiteen tiedonala, 3/2007, 10-24
KOKONAISVALTAISEN MAAILMASSAOLIJAN VUOROVAIKUTUKSELLINEN KASVAMINEN JA OPPIMINEN, Aikuiskasvatus 4/2007, Vol. 27, 312-319.
Teaching
Espoo Adult Education Centre 19.1.2007 –
Art School of Helsinki Artists' Association, Extended Fine Art Course for 13-18 year old students, 4.9. - 18.12.2011
Tuusula Adult Education Centre 10.1. - 7.2.2011
University of Art and Design Helsinki, Department of Art Education/Virta3, Three Dimensionally - Sculpture Course, 21.9. - 30.11.2009
University of Art and Design Helsinki, Open University, The Course of Writing about Art, 24.2. - 28.4.2009
Tuusula Adult Education Centre 8.9.2004 – 9.4.2008
Vantaa Adult Education Centre 18.9.2003 – 3.4.2008
Temporary positions in high schools of Helsinki and Espoo as art and textile teacher 2007
Sipoo Adult Education Centre 10.9.2003 – 25.6.2007
Nurmijärvi Adult Education Centre Jukola 17.1. – 26.9.2004
Järvenpää Adult Education Centre 8.9.2003 – 19.4.2004
Painting Landscapes Course, Nastola Adult Education Centre, 3. – 4.6.2002
Drawing Course, Nastola Adult Education Centre, 14.9.2001 – 11.4.2002
Painting Course, Nastola Adult Education Centre, 14.9.2000 – 11.4.2002
Summer Courses, Heinola School of Art, 11. – 15.6.2001 (children aged 7 – 9 years) and 18. – 21.6.2001 (children aged 10 – 12 years)
Painting Landscapes Course, Nastola Adult Education Centre, 4. – 8.6.2001
A Basic Course for Children Between 13 – 18 Years, Nastola School of Art, 11.9.2000 – 9.4.2001
A Basic Course for Children Between 4 – 6 years, Heinola School of Art, 11.8.2000 – 8.5.2001
Sculpting Course, Nastola Adult Education Centre, 16.9.1999 – 6.4.2000
A Basic Course for Children Between 4 – 6 years, The Art Club of Liminka County, 11.1. – 25.4.1996.
