EDUCATION
University of Lapland 2015-2017 , Master of Arts. Graphic Design, Russian Language and Culture
University of Lapland 2011-2015, Bachelor of Arts. Graphic Design, Art History
Exchange studies: Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Industry, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 2013. Graphic Design, Fine Arts and Russian Language
Open University of Turku 2010-2011, Art History
Folk High School of Lahti 2010-2011, Fine Arts
Kuusankoski High school, 2007-2010, Graduate
WORK
Graphic designer. City of Loviisa, 22.4.2025 – 22.4.2026
Freelancer. Graphic designer, July 2019 –. Customers: Light Bringers Oy, Loviisan kaupunki, Jerome Baker Designs (US), Kuusankosken Vanhainhuoltoyhdistys ry, Faktor Oy, Sony Music Finland / Aleksanteri Hakaniemi.
Layout Designer. Animalia Ry, June 2017 –
Communications assistant / Graphic designer. City of Kouvola, 9.5.2022 – 8.1.2023
Graphic designer. Animalia Ry, October 2016 – June 2017
Exhibitions worker. Taidekeskus Salmela, May – August 2016
EXHIBITIONS
Solo
Colors of the Inner Journey, Kouta galleria, Kouvola, Finland. 11.11.2025 – 4.1.2026
Where and Why, Verso Galleria, Kymen Paviljonki, Kouvola, Finland. September – December 2022
“Lähellä” – Exhibition, Kuusankoski Library, Kouvola. July 2019
“Far Away” / “Kaukana jossain” – Exhibition, Galleria Nurkka, Kouvola. June – July 2018
“Spirit of The Season” – Exhibition, Pot up Gallery, Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki. January 2018
“Onni Onnettomuudessa” – Exhibition, Kuusankosken Kotiseututalo, Kouvola, September 2017
“Waste of Time” / “Ajanhukkaa”- Exhibition, Galleria Nurkka, Kouvola. December 2016
Group
Competition -Class for Young Artist Exhibition, Art Center Salmela. Summer 2026
Hehku – Kouta ry’s group exhibition. Taidekeskus Antares, Kouvola, 5.-28.7.2025
Cultural Dialogue. Kookos Galleria / Eu-man Gallery, Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki, 2.-14.3.2024
”Tulevaisuus” / ”Future” – Vyborg’s Artist Society’s Annual Exhibition, Galleria Tärinä, Riihimäki, Finland. September 2022
”Impressions” – Exhibition with Sari Pietilä, Musee’ Karo, Grand-Popo, Benin. April 2022
”Pientä rajaa” / ”Little bound’s” – Kouvola’s Artist Society KOUTA ry’s Exhibition, Pato Galleria, Kouvola, Finland. January 2022
“Onnellisten kattojen alla” – Exhibition with Jenni Kolehmainen, Pato Galleria, Kouvola. April 2021
Competition -Class for Young Artist Exhibition, Art Center Salmela. Summer 2020
Kuusankoski Art Society Annual Exhibition, Kuusankoskitalo, Kouvola. October 2018
Kuusankoski Art Societys Annual Exhibition, Kuusankoskitalo, Kouvola. October 2017
Art Society -Exhibition, Kuusankoskitalo, Kouvola. March – April 2017
Illustration Exhibition, Arctic Design Week 2012, Lappia House, Rovaniemi
Diploma Exhibition, Artel, Folk High School of Lahti, 2011
Diploma Exhibition, Library of Kouvola, 2010
COMPETITIONS
Competition–Class for Young Artists, Art Center Salmela, 2026
Competition–Class for Young Artists, Art Center Salmela, 2020
Jaffa–Poster Competition Final, Hartwall Oy Ab, 2012
RESIDENCES, GRANTS AND PROJECTS
Professional Media Presence – National Artist Team Finland. 2023 – 2026. Funded by the EU.
Art Residence, Finnish-African Cultural Center Villa Karo, Grand-Popo, Benin. 2 months February – April 2022
Grant for exhibition, Kymin 100-vuotissäätiö, 2021
Art Residence, Taidekeskus Salmela Mäntyharju, 3 months January – March 2019
Art Recidence, Taidekeskus Salmela Wiipuri, One month during September – October 2017
Internship Stipend, Lapin Yliopisto
TRUSTING ACTIONS
Deputy member of Kouvolan taiteilijaseura KOUTA ry ‘s committee 2021 – 2025
KOUTA ry’s gallerist at KOUTA-gallery 2022 – 2025
Vice-Chairperson of KOUTA ry’s committee 2023 – 2025
PUBLIC ARTWORK
Signature pattern for City of Kouvola. Pattern is used on marketing and branding materials and was specifically designed for public transport busses.
Datacity – Wallpainting. Turku Technology Properties, Turku, Finland. 2021
Biocity – Wallpainting. Turku Technology Properties, Turku, Finland. 2021
Aleksanteri Hakaniemi – Wallpainting. Commissioned by Sony Music Finland. Located at the yard of Kankaa School, Kouvola. January 2020
Painted Electric Cabinet. Commissioned by City of Kouvola. Located in corner of Kauppamiehenkatu and Päätekatu, Kouvola. June 2017
COLLECTIONS
Kouvola Art Museum Poikilo
Taidekeskus Salmela
Mäntyharju Municipality
COURSES
Watercolor course, Folk High School of Kouvola, 2017
Monotype course, Folk High School of Helsinki, 2017
Weekend course of Art Graphic, Folk High School of Kouvola, 2014
Ceramic courses for children, Kuusankoski, 2000-2002
OTHER
Bywired Eu – Event organising, Co-owner and visual designer, 2024 –
