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
Freelancer. Graphic designer, since July 2019. Customers: Jerome Baker Designs (US), Kuusankosken Vanhainhuoltoyhdistys ry, Faktor Oy, Sony Music Finland.
Animalia Ry, Helsinki. Layout -designer, June 2017 –
Animalia Ry, Helsinki. Graphic Designer, October 2016 – June 2017
Art Center Salmela, Mäntyharju. Exhibition worker, May – August 2016
EXHIBITIONS
Where and Why, Verso Galleria, Kymen Paviljonki, Kouvola, Finland. September – December 2022
”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
“Lähellä” – Exhibition, Kuusankoski Library, Kouvola. July 2019
Kuusankoski Art Society Annual Exhibition, Kuusankoskitalo, Kouvola. October 2018
“Far Away” / “Kaukana jossain” – Exhibition, Galleria Nurkka, Kouvola. June – July 2018
“Spirit of The Season” – Exhibition, Pot up Gallery, Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki. January 2018
Kuusankoski Art Societys Annual Exhibition, Kuusankoskitalo, Kouvola. October 2017
“Onni Onnettomuudessa” – Exhibition, Kuusankosken Kotiseututalo, Kouvola, September 2017
Art Society -Exhibition, Kuusankoskitalo, Kouvola. March – April 2017
“Waste of Time” / “Ajanhukkaa”- Exhibition, Galleria Nurkka, Kouvola. December 2016
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, 2020
Jaffa–Poster Competition Final, Hartwall Oy Ab, 2012
STIPENDS AND RESIDENCES
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
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 –
KOUTA ry’s gallerist at KOUTA-gallery 2022 –
Vice-Chairperson of KOUTA ry’s committee 2023 –
PUBLIC ARTWORK
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
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
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