Born 1963 in Oulu, Finland.
Lives and works in Oulu, Finland.
Studies
1984-1988 Academy of Fine Arts / Department of Painting, Helsinki, Finland
1981-1984 Free Art School of Helsinki, Finland
Solo exhibitions in Finland
2010 Galleria Kipinä/Kenno, Lahti
2010 Galleria Katariina, Helsinki
2009 galleria napa, Rovaniemi
2007 Galleria 5, Oulu
2005 Galleria Jangva, Helsinki
2001 Galleria Jangva, Helsinki
1999 Rantagalleria, Oulu
1998 Galleria Jangva, Helsinki
1996 Arctic Gallery, Oulu
1996 Gallery of the Architectural Department, Oulu
Selected group exhibitions
2011 Mail Art by Hildegard Projekt, Berlin (DE) and Helsinki (FI)
2010 ”Deep Surface” with Lena Irvall and Anne Sunila, Galleri Kakelhallen, Mariehamn, Finland
2009 ”Recycling”, Riihimäki Art Museum, Finland
2009 ”Nature Morte”, O. Jauhiainen Museum, Kiiminki, Finland
2009 Viiden hengen huone/Room for five, Oulu, Finland
2008 Yellow House Exhibition (Hentunen, Kangas, Ruottinen, Södö), Pikisaari, Oulu, Finland
2008 ”Bridges”, the exhibition of the International Artists’ Symposium arranged by the Finnish Painters’ Union,
Brinkkala Gallery, Turku, Finland
2006 ”Golden Ratio” - works from years 2000-05, Oulu Museum of Art
2006 Oulu province regional exhibition, Oulu Museum of Art
2005 “21 views on potato”, contemporary art at Tyrnävä, Finland
2005 ”Colouring Book”, Titanik Gallery, Turku and Cable Gallery, Helsinki, Finland
2003 the 40th Anniversary Jubilee Exhibition of the Oulu Artists’ Association, Gallery 5, Oulu
2002-2003Oulu province regional exhibition, Oulu Museum of Art / Kajaani Art Museum, Finland
2001 “Alternating Current”, Gallery Allinna, Riihimäki, Finland
2001 Rinkobing Festdag, 6 artists from Northern Finland, Rinkobing (DK)
2000 the 105th Annual Exhibition of Finnish Artists, Kunsthalle, Helsinki, Finland
1999 the 5th Anniversary Jubilee Exhibition of Gallery Jangva, Helsinki
1996 Duty Free Goods Show, 12 Finnish Artists, Putney Art School Gallery, Vermont (USA)
1995-1996“Art in Suitcases”, a touring exhibition, Luleå (SE) – Vilnius (LT) – Lillehammer, Svolvaer (NO)
1995-1996“Art in Suitcases”, a touring exhibition, Oulu – Rovaniemi – Jyväskylä (FI)
1995 Oulu province regional exhibition, Kajaani Art Museum
1995 Mänttä Art Festival, Mänttä, Finland
1994 XL Art Fair, Exhibition Centre, Turku
1991 Exhibition of Young Artists, Kunsthalle, Helsinki
Projects, workshops, symposiums
2009 Viiden hengen huone/Room for five, Oulu, Finland; organizing and curating the exhibition
2008 International Artists’ Symposium arranged by Finnish Painters’ Union, Karjaa (FI)
1999 the 2nd International Taivalkoski Workshop, Taivalkoski, Finland
1991 October Production, Cable Factory, Helsinki, Finland
Comissioned works
2010 Lentoon! (Fly!), Kuulampi School, Tyrnävä, Finland
Art works in collections
City of Oulu, Oulu Museum of Art, Tyrnävä Commune
Memberships
Finnish Painters’ Union
Oulu Artists’ Association
Finnish Critics' Association
Other art related activities
Work as an art critic since 2006.