My story
I’m an artist (b. 1981) living and working in Helsinki, Finland. I work with ceramics and focus on creating visually intricate and tangible architectural ceramic art and collectible, sculptural objects. Along with art projects, I find the intersection of art and design an interesting place to work, as it requires to play and experiment fully with functionality and artistic approach. This area offers an exciting opportunity to push boundaries creatively and experiment within the context of different works.
While working, I combine and blend different hand making techniques, in utmost details I use 3d printing and in general I seek to create different kind of contrasts whether in surfaces, colors, forms or expression. The chemistry in ceramics in its different work phases fascinates me endlessly and exploring that area is a never ending study. I’m quite material-based creator; by carrying out numerous tests and experiments, I’m seeking the most intriguing result. I find my inspiration from moments of life, architecture around us, different eras in history, visual contrasts but especially from rocks and minerals.
Education
2010 Master of Arts. Aalto University, School of Art and Design, Applied Art and Design.
2007 Bachelor of Arts. University of Art and Design Helsinki (UIAH), Ceramic and Glass Art.
2004 Ceramicist. Forssa Vocational Institute, Department of Crafts and Design.
2000 Matriculation Examination. Riihimäki Upper Secondary School.
Selected exhibitions
2024 Re-Think, Re-Form. Studio Bom, Helsinki (FI)
2024 Jardin Imaginaire. Institut finlandais, Paris (FR)
2023 Scandinavian Craftsmen. IDÉE, Tokyo (JP)
2023 Viva Magenta. Finnish Glass Museum, Riihimäki (FI)
2022 Solo exhibition. Täky Gallery, Lappeenranta (FI)
2022 Serving Sculpture - Renewal of Finnish Craft & Design. Finnish Institute, Stockholm (SE)
2022 State of Clay. Solo Exhibition. Garden Room, Kämp Gallery. Helsinki (FI)
2021 Solid Ground. Aalto University, Helsinki (FI)
2021 Monomio Spot, Fuorisalone 2021. Milan (IT)
2020 Nouvelle Saison. Institut finlandais, Paris (FR)
2019 Distant Friends: Textiles and Ceramics. Vienna (AT)
2019 Finno-Ugric Approach to Sustainable Lifestyle. London (GB)
2019 Talentshop 2019. Habitare, Helsinki (FI)
2019 Chart Art Fair, Copenhagen (DK)
2019 Makers of Now, Iittala & Arabia Design Centre. Helsinki (FI)
2018 Czech Design Week. Congress Centre. Prague (CZ)
2018 Back to Basics. Galerie Résidences. Paris (FR)
2018 DIN - Design In, Fuorisalone 2018. Milan (IT)
2017 100% Design. Olympia, London (GB)
2012 LOLO&RORO, Applied Art and Design 10 years jubilee exhibition. Rantamakasiini, Helsinki (FI)
2011 AVOIN140, University of Arts and Design 140 year anniversary. Design Museum, Helsinki (FI)
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