Artist statement:

I use primarily light, illumination, and augmented reality (AR) applications as my tools.

In my art, I have a broad interest in social phenomena, human encounters, and communication; participation as well as creative, communal sharing of knowledge.

LIGHT ART CURATION

• 2026-27, Finnish Light Art Society FLASH, Light art exhibition curation at LUX Helsinki, culture house Kanneltalo gallery

RECIDENCES

• 2024, City of Light Jyväskylä, artist recidency and light art for the Light festival in Jyväskylä

EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS, latest

• 2026, Oulu (FIN) Cultural Capital, “The Ugliest place in the city”
• 2026, Tartto (EST), Tartu Light BIennale: workshop based on “The Ugliest place in the city”
• 2025, Tampere (FIN)Tohlopin valopolku (Light lanterns “Seeds” at Tohloppi light path, 40 000 visitors)
• 2024, Tampere (FIN), “Augmented reality demos in city space”
• 2024, Jyväskylä (FIN), “The Ugliest place in the city”

GRANTS

• 2025, Arts Promotion Center Finland, half year artist work grant (Jan -Jun 2026)
• 2024, City of Tampere, work grant, project “Augmented reality demos in city space”, 1500€
• 2019, Koneen Säätiö, “Rohkea tekijä” work grant (work group 100% COTTON)
• 2015, Arts Promotion Center Finland, project grant for culture and children, for “Princess” art installation, 1000€
• 2012, City of Tampere, work grant, 1000€
• 2007, The cultural department of Tampere City, work grant, 1500€
• 2006, Arts Council of Finland, project grant for “Princess” installation, 3000€