CURRICULUM VITAE
studies
- 2014 -
studies in educational sciences, University of Helsinki/Open University
- 2009 -
studies in aesthetics, Lahti University of Applied Sciences
- 1996 - 2006
several special classes in printmaking, ia; photo etching, atoxic printmaking, Image on, monotype (different techniques)
- 1993 - 1994
studies in art history, University of Helsinki/Open University
- 1992 - 1993
postgraduate studies at the department of printmaking, Lahti University of Applied Sciences
- 1981 - 1985
visual artist, Lahti Institute of Fine Arts
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1979 - 1981
visual artist, Art School in Tornio
selected solo exhibitions
- 2011 -
Institute of Päätalo, Taivalkoski
- 2010 -
Portrait’S gallery, Pori
- 2010 -
Promenade gallery, Hyvinkää
- 2004 -
Congress Center in Suhl, Germany, invited by Lahti Art Museum
- 2003 -
Matinpalo-museum, Nastola
- 2003 -
Gallery Kipinä, Lahti
- 2001 -
Gallery Marian Portti, Lahti
- 1997 -
Gallery Jangva, Helsinki
- 1994 -
Gallery Marian Portti, Lahti
- 1994 -
Art Restaurant Bellmanni, Lahti
- 1992 -
Tila-gallery of Lahti Association of Artists, Lahti
- 1990 -
Gallery Harjukatu 40, Lahti
- 1988 -
Imatra City Theatre, Imatra
selected group exhibitions
- 2013 -
Haihatus - summer exhibition of contemporary art, ‘Northern love’, Joutsa
- 1985 - 2014
group exhibitions for members of Lahti Association of Artists in Lahti Art Museum, International Lahti Organ festival –exhibition, Tampere Art Center of Mältinranta, Art Hall in Porvoo etc.
- 2010 -
Teokset taivasalla, Environmental Exhibition of The Art Council of Häme, Forssa
- 2010 -
Exhibition of The Art Council of Häme, Art Brewery, Lahti
- 2001 - 2013
Group Exhibitions for members of The Graphic Artist Association of Lahti, different galleries in Lahti and Estonia (Muhu)
- 1996 - 2012
Artists Teaching Art, Lahti, Hollola and Art Museum of Orimattila
- 2000 -
International Congress of Typography, Lahti
- 1999 -
Gallery Pro Puu, Lahti
- 1993 -
Gallery Marian Portti, Lahti
- 1992 -
City-Palace, computer-based Art Prompt!, Lahti
- 1989 - 2007
exhibitions of The Art Council of Häme in Hämeenlinna, Valkeakoski and Tampere
- 1989 -
National Exhibition for Young Artists, Art Hall, Helsinki
- 1988 -
5 Female Artists from Lahti, Finland-House, Stockholm, Sweden
- 1987 -
8 members of Lahti Association of Artists, Tampere Art Center of Mältinranta
- 1985 -
Ars Arctica, Rovaniemi
grants, memberships and positions of trust
- 2004 - 2011
project grant by Kauno ry
- 2008 -
membership of Ars Häme ry
- 2007 - 2010
membership of board in Silvekoski-foundation
- 2003 - 2005
chairmanship of Lahti City 100 years jubilee board/Lahti Association of Artists
- 2004 - 2006
membership of board in Lahti Visual Center
- 2004 -
membership of Artists’ Association MUU (member of Artists’ Associatons of Finland)
- 2003 - 2010
deputy of Kauno ry
- 2002 - 2004
membership of board of Lahti Association of Artists
- 2003 - grant by Finnish Cultural Foundation
- 1998 - grant by Finnish Cultural Foundation
- 1993 - grant by Finnish Cultural Foundation
- 1987 - grant by Finnish Cultural Foundation
- 2000 - 2006
membership of board and vise chairman of The Graphic Artist Association of Lahti
- 2000 -
membership of The Graphic Artist Association of Lahti
- 2006 -
½-year Artist Grant, The Art Council of Häme
- 1998 -
½-year Artist Grant, The Art Council of Häme
- 1994 -
½-year Artist Grant, The Art Council of Häme
- 1989 -
Lahti City Grant
- 1989 -1994
membership of board of Lahti Association of Artists
- 1986 -
membership of Lahti Association of Artists
- 1986 -
grant for an artist group by The Art Council of Häme
- 1983 -
Rovaniemi City Grant
- 1981 -
Grant by Art School in Tornio
other activities/teaching
- 2013 - and further
life drawing, Lahti Institute of Fine Arts
- 2013 - and further
part-time teacher in drawing and printmaking, Institute of Design and Fine Arts, Lahti
- 1983 - and further
art teacher in Wellamo Community College, Lahti - art courses in painting, drawing and printmaking for adults and children/young people
- 1995 - 2005
logo and web-design for newspaper Lapin Kansa
- 1993 - 1994
teacher of street art projects (tunnel painting) in Lahti organized by Ministry of Education, Regional Summer University and Lahti Institute of Fine Arts
- 1990 - 1992
substitute full-time lecturer of Visual Arts in Vocational Education Center, Hollola
- 1989 - 1991
set designer’s assistant, Lahti City Theatre |