Latest news
05/2024
NEW RETAILER IN FINLAND
From May 2024, a selection of my works can also be purchased from the EMMA museum’s museum shop.
EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art
Näyttelykeskus WEEGEE, Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
EMMA museum shop
03/2024
My studio is moving
In the beginning of April, my studio will move to northern Helsinki to Airam's old lamp factory in Suutarila. You’ll find my new workspace at Loisteputki 4, 00750 Helsinki.
1.12.2023 - 30.3.2024
Jardin Imaginaire - a group exhibition
The exhibition showcases works by nine artists and designers. Many of the creators featured are inspired by both the diversity of nature and the power of imagination. The use of natural materials and environment-friendly, artisanal production methods are at the heart of their work. In their hands, common objects become magical and bring beauty and playfulness into our everyday lives.
Artists: Ville Auvinen, Elisa Defossez, Laura Itkonen, Dylan Katz, Päivi Keski-Pomppu, Viivi Lehto, Kati Peltola, Paula Pääkkönen, Milla Vaahtera. Organizers: UU Market & Institut finlandais. Curated by Hannakaisa Pekkala / UU Market.
Location: Institut finlandais ⏐ Paris, France
9.9. - 19.11.2023
Viva Magenta, color of the year - a group exhibition
The theme of the exhibition is Pantone's color of the year, 'Viva Magenta'. The seven participating artists have each approached the theme from their own perspective and through different materials: how can the glow of magenta be captured in glass, ceramics or wood? The space filled with magenta provokes thoughts about how we see colors and their repetition in different materials, and how individual everyone's experience of color is.
Artists: Laura Itkonen, Dylan Katz, Janne Rahunen, Roosa Ryhänen, Paula Pääkkönen, Penna Tornberg, Milla Vaahtera. Organizers: UU Market & The Finnish Glass Museum
Location: Suomen Lasimuseo ⏐ The Finnish Glass Museum ⏐ Riihimäki, Finland
14.7.-4.9.2023
Scandinavian Craftsmen - a group exhibition
"Scandinavian Craftsmen" exhibition introduces a number of unique and beautiful art works by 7 artists who are currently attracting attention in the three Nordic countries of Finland, Sweden and Denmark. Contemporary artists who challenge new creations while inheriting the traditional spirit. Artists are Melissa Sammalvaara, Nicolas Shurey, Masayaoshi Oya, Laura Itkonen, Arni Aromaa, Paula Pääkkönen and Enriqueta Cepeda.
Location: IDÉE Jiyugaoka store and Roppongi store ⏐ Tokyo, Japan
2.12.2022 - 5.1.2023
My solo exhibition at Täky Gallery, Lappeenranta
Exhibition is part of annual Muotoilusyksy invitational exhibition series.
Open
Wed-Fri 11-17, Sat-Sun 11-15
Täky Gallery, Satamatie 10, Lappeenranta
10/2022
NEW RETAILER IN SHANGHAI
A selection of my Wall Sculpture -reliefs are now available in ILO Living, Shanghai.
Interior Architects: Yatofu Creatives
Photographer: Wen Studio
14.10.-22.10.2022
NEMUS - FOREST -group exhibition
UU Market x Lundia
A piece of forest comes to life in the middle of the city. The works of seven designers are embedded in a forest installation, telling the story of materiality and inspiration behind the pieces and Lundia products.
Location: Lundia Flagship Store, Fredrikinkatu 45, 00100 Helsinki
7.-11.9.2022
Habitare w/ UU Market
I’m glad to be part of curated stand of UU Market at Habitare Fair. Our stand 6M44 is located in the Hall 6, in the Block-area.
07/2022
NEW RETAILER IN AUSTRALIA
A selection of my Sculptural Series -boxes are now available in Queensland at Sayers Home.
sayershome.com
11.6.-28.8.2022
Paljain Silmin - With the Naked Eye, a group exhibition
Voipaalan taidekeskus, Sääksmäki
Open from Tue-Sun 11am-6pm
9.2.-2.4.2022
‘Serving Sculpture - Renewal of Finnish Craft & Design’ - a curated group exhibition
Curators: Hannakaisa Pekkala & Milla Vaahtera
Finlandsinstitutet galleri, Stockholm
13.-29.1.2022
‘State of Clay’ - a solo exhibition
Open Wed-Fri 14-18, Sat 12-15
or by appointment
Garden Room, Kämp Gallery 2nd floor, Helsinki
01/2022
NEW RETAILER IN BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
A selection of my Sculptural Series -boxes are now available in Hunting & Collecting.
11/2021
NEW RETAILER IN HONG KONG
A selection of my Sculptural Series -boxes are now available in Hypebeast, Hong Kong.
10/2021
NEW RETAILER IN NEW YORK
A selection of my Sculptural Series -boxes are now available in Assembly New York -store in New York.
8.-20.10.2021
Solid Ground - Kantava Maa - a group exhibition
The exhibition will bring together works from experienced ceramists and designers along with students just starting their career. The familiar and yet fresh and topical themes of the exhibition will vary from tableware to material studies and contemporary ceramic arts. Selected works by teachers and students from the Aalto University archives will also be on display.
Väre galleries, Aalto University, Otaniementie 14, 02150 Espoo, Finland
Opening hours: Mon - Thu 8am–9pm, Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 9am–5pm, Sundays closed
03/2021
Marquis No.18 has been purchased as part of the Finnish State Art Collection, one of the largest art collections in Finland. This ceramic mural has been installed in the lobby of the 4th floor auditorium of the District Court of Helsinki. A total of almost 100 artworks from the collection of the State Art Commission have been installed in the premises of the District Court.
District Court of Helsinki, Porkkalankatu 13, 00180 Helsinki