PEKKA HANNULA Collage Artist - Printmaker
Törmänsilmänkuja 7, 02710 ESPOO - FINLAND / phone: +358 40 500 1295 / first(name).last(name) [at] atelierhannula. fi ©

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PEKKA HANNULA

visual artist - collage artist - printmaker

Contact:
address: Törmänsilmänkuja 7, 02710 ESPOO, FINLAND
phone: +358 (0)40 5001295
home pages: www.atelierhannula.fi
first(name).last(name) [at] atelierhannula. fi


"Finnish paper and acrylics are the basic materials of my collages.
I use a large variety of all kinds of papers ranging from old newspaper clips to fragments of my latests etchings. Sometimes my collages are visual outcomes of profitable dialogue between me and the interested party, e.g. exhibition organizer, business enterprise, art collector or other individual person.
This co-creative way of art making I have named partnerism.

In my works I try to arrange the chaos surrounding us in a bit better order. Searching for an absolute balance attracts me and this task of composing harmonious visual music is neverending. I also do etchings in very traditional way. These are more like poetry or stories told richly by line. In a way my etchings are marks of honour for draftmanship. Normally I draw whole plate by using only one simple needle from start to finish."



CURRICULUM VITAE
( last updated: 16.10.2009 )

Studies and general information:

Born 1961 in Helsinki, lives and works in Espoo, Finland. Started printmaking under the supervision of his father, artist and printmaker Simo Hannula. Seminars, workshops and complementary studies in University of Art and Design Helsinki and Academe of Fine Arts, Helsinki 1991, -95, -96, -97, -99 and in Artists Association MUU media base, Helsinki 2004

Memberships:

Artists Association of Finland (AAF)
Society of Finnish Graphic Artist
Espoo Visual Artists




EXHIBITIONS:

Selected solo exhibitions in Finland:

2008 Nurmes, Last ten years, art works from 1998 to 2008, Gallery Tyko
2008 Jämsä, Mini retrospective, art works from 1998 to 2008, Gallery Kivipankki
2007 Tampere, Etchings and Collages and Partnerism, Gallery Saskia
2007 Espoo, Cultural Centre, "Figurations of Life"
2007 Pori, Partnerism / Etchings and Collages, PortaitS Galleria
2007 Lahti, Etchings, Collages and Premiere of Partnerism, Lahti Art Brewery
2004 Hämeenlinna Art Museum, "2xHannula" (with Simo Hannula)
2002 Valkeakoski, "Papercollages", The Finnish museum of paper converting,
2001 Kuuankoski, "Paperharmony", Finnish Paper Art Gallery
1996 Espoo, "Etchings and collages", Cultural Centre of Espoo City
1995 and 1997 Helsinki, "Etchings and collages", Gallery Duetto

Solo exhibitions in Finland since 1991: Helsinki 1991, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2003, Espoo, 1997, 1999, 2003, Kauniainen 1995, 2001, Nurmijärvi 2001, Varkaus 2005, Joensuu 2003, Pori 2000, Sammatti 1996, 1998 etc.

International exhibitions:

2008 Lithuania, 4th International Collage Exhibition, Vilnius
2006 Brasil, On The Borders, 2nd International Biennial of Graphic Ceará
2006 India, Contemporary Estonian, Finnish and Hungarian Graphic Art, Hungarian Cultural Centre, New Delhi
2006 France, 7th International Print Triennial of Chamalieres
2006 Canada, Bimbe IV, The 4th International Miniature Print Exhibition, Vancouver
2006 Romania, 8th International small engraving salon Carbunari
2006 Egypt, The 5th Egyptian International Print Triennial, Cairo
2006 Canada, 8th Biennale internationale d'art miniature de Ville-Marie
2006 Bulgaria, 5th Lessedra World Mini Print Annual, Sofia
2006 Spain, 26th Mini Print International of Cadaqués
2006 Lithuania, 3rd International Collage Exhibition, Vilnius
2005 Macedonia, 3rd International Biennial of Mini Prints, Tetovo
2005 USA, Visions IX, international juried art exhibit, Covington, Kentucky
2005 USA, The Art of Music Exhibition, St. James, New York
2005 Canada, 3rd International Miniature Art Exhibit, Saint-Nicolas
2005 Lithuania, 2nd International Collage Exhibition, Vilnius
2005 USA, 14th International Miniature Art Show, Nags Head, North Carolina
2005 Bulgaria, 4th Lessedra World Mini Print Annual, Sofia
1999 Poland, Cuprum VIII graphic art biennial, Lubin
1996 Norway, Minature 8, International Mini Print Biennial, Fredrikstad
1995 Poland, Satyrycon 95, Legnica
1995 Norway, 11th Norwegian International Print Triennial, Fredrikstad
1994 Espanja, III International Engraving Biennial CAIXA OURENCE
1994 Poland, Cuprum VI graphic art biennial, Lubin
1994 Jugoslavia, III miniature art exhibition, Gornji Milanovac
1994 Norway, Minature 7, International Mini Print Biennial, Fredrikstad
1993 Holland, I Maastricht International print biennial
1993 Bulgaria, VARNA International biennial of prints
1992 Poland, Baltic countries graphic art triennial, Gdansk
1992 Spain, Cadaques Mini print international, Barcelona
1991 Norway, Minature 6, International Mini Print Biennial, Fredrikstad
1991 India, II Bharat Bhavan international print biennial
1991 Bulgaria, VARNA International biennial of prints
1991 Canada, International exhibition of miniature art, Toronto
1990 Spain, Cadaques Mini print international, Barcelona
1990 Canada, International exhibition of miniature art, Toronto

Group exhibitions in Finland:

2009 Helsinki, Uusi lehti - New prints, Finnish printmaker's summer exhibition, Gallery G
2008 Helsinki, Uusi lehti - New prints, Finnish printmaker's summer exhibition, Gallery G
2007 Espoo, Apis Mellifera, Summer Exhibition Gallery Aarni, The WeeGee Exhibition Centre
2007 Äänekoski, summer exhibition at Gallery Laaja-Art
2006 Hyvinkää, Viivana, Exhibition from Hyvinkää Art Museum's own collection
2006 Kerava, The Best of the Rest - works from the collection, Kerava Art Museum
2006 Helsinki, 75 Printmakers, Gallery G
2006 Sysmä, Suvi-Pinx, contemporary finnish art, summer exhibition
2006 Nurmijärvi, Selected etchings by Simo and Pekka Hannula, Library Gallery
2005 Turku, 110 years of Finnish Print, Gallery Joella
2005 Porvoo, Union of Finnish Art Associations 67. annual exhibition
2005 Lahti Art Brewery, Flower of death (Kalmankukka / 110 years of Finnish Print)
2005 Rauha, Pax 5/Passion, theme exhibition, Rauha ex-hospital
2005 Äänekoski, Simo and Pekka Hannula's group exhibition at Gallery Laaja-Art
2005 Sysmä, Suvi-Pinx, contemporary finnish art, summer exhibition
2005 Kuopio, Egg Culture Happening (by Association for Educational Activities)
2003 Espoo, Terassi, Espoo visual artist's summer exhibition at Gallery Aarni
2003, 2001, 2000 and 1999 Sysmä, Suvi-Pinx summer exhibitions
1998 and 1996 Sammatti, Art in outbuildings, Atelier Hannula's summer exhibitions
1996 Tampere, Simo and Pekka Hannula, Gallery Saskia
1993 Lohja, Alkupotku, Finnish Printmakers group exhibition
1992 Jyväskylä, Union of Finnish Art Associations 54. annual exhibition
1992 Lohja, Pro Graphica, Finnish Printmakers group exhibition
1992 Lahti, Miniprint Finland (International miniature print exhibition)




ART WORKS / COMMISSIONS / PARTNERISM:

Public works:

2007 Tapiola Bank, Espoo, Tapiola's office. Collage work
2005 HUS Hospital, Childrens Audio-Phoniatrics department 22. Collage work
2003 The Mortgage Society of Finland, Helsinki. Collage works
2002 Diacor Medical Care Center, Tapiola, Espoo. Selection of collages
2001 Diacor Medical Care Center, Iso-Omena, Espoo. Selection of collages

Commissions / Partnerism projects, collages:

2009 The Mortgage Society of Finland, Helsinki, new serie of "Hypocollages"
2009 Victor Ek Ltd, collage, collage: "125 years of Victor Ek transportation company"
2009 YLE, The Finnish Broadcasting Company, collage serie
2009 Fingrid Oyj, "Electricollage"
2009 Encore Oy and Paperinkeräys Oy, Helsinki, collage series
2009 Paroc Group, collage serie "Parocollages"
2008 The Association of Finnish Lawyers, Helsinki, law related collage serie
2008 Hartwall Ltd, Helsinki, beer related collage serie: "Cheers II"
2008 The Mortgage Society of Finland, Helsinki, serie of "Hypocollages"
2008 Finnish Medical Association, Helsinki, "Healt related collages"
2008 Paperinkeräys Oy, Helsinki, "Recycled" paper collages
2008 Hartwall Ltd, Helsinki, cider related collage serie: "Upcollages"
2008 Ministry of Defence, Helsinki, gift collage serie
2007 Hartwall Ltd, Helsinki, beer related collage serie: "Cheers"
2007 Map Finland Oy, Helsinki, serie of paper collages
2007 The Mortgage Society of Finland, Helsinki, serie of "Hypocollages"
2007 Paroc Group, Vantaa, collage serie "Parocollages"
2007 The Finnish Coalition Party, Helsinki, 90 years anniversary collage serie
2006 Hartwall Ltd, Helsinki, collage serie: "Vichy collection"
2006 The Mortgage Society of Finland, Helsinki, serie of "Hypocollages"
2006 Paperinkeräys Oy, Helsinki, "Recycled" collage serie
2006 Sato Group, Helsinki, collage serie "Homecollages"
2006-2005 Finnish Medical Association, Helsinki, collage series
2005 Fazer Group, Helsinki, collage serie
2005 Finnvera Pic, Helsinki main office, financing collage
2005 Hartwall Ltd, Lahti production unit, collage: "H.Art.Wall"
2005 Hartwall Ltd, Helsinki, collage serie
2004-2005 Paroc Group, Vantaa, collage series "Warmly Yours"
2004 Vattenfall Finland, Helsinki, "Electric" collage serie
2003 Helsinki Deaconess Institute, collage series
2004 Kemira Group, Helsinki, collage serie
2003 VVO Group/VVO Rakennuttaja Oy, Helsinki, collage serie
2003 Fingrid Concern, Helsinki, collage serie
2002-2005 The Mortgage Society of Finland, Helsinki, collage series
2001-2005 Map Finland Oy (Amerpap Oy), Helsinki, collage series
2001-2005 Paperinkeräys Oy, Helsinki, collage series

Commissions / Partnerism projects, prints:

2006 and 2001 Fazer Group, Helsinki, etching series
2008, 2002, 1997 and 1992 The Association of Finnish Lawyers, Helsinki, etching series

COLLECTIONS:

Art works in collections in Finland

Amos Anderson Art Museum - Helsinki
EMMA/Saastamoinen Foundation Art Collection
Hämeenlinna Art Museum
Hyvinkää Art Museum
Imatra Art Museum
Jyväskylä Art Museum / Collection of Finnish Graphic Artists
Kemi Art Museum
Kerava Art Museum
Kuopio Art Museum / Vilhu Foundation
Finland State's collection
Finnish Parliaments Art Collection
The Paulo Foundation
Helsinki Deaconess Institute

Cities and municipalities: Jämsä, Nurmes, Nurmijärvi, Raisio, Riihimäki, Tampere, Äänekoski

Finnish companies: EON Finland, Fazer Group, Finnvera Pic, Hartwall Ltd, Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company, The Local Insurance Group (Lähivakuutus),
Metso Paper Inc, Oy Metsä-Botnia Ab, Nokia Group, Rautakirja Inc, Stora Enso Group,
The Tapiola Group, Upm-Kymmene Group, The Mortgage Society of Finland, Paperinkeräys Oy, Sato Group, etc.

International collections:

Amac Collection / the Chamalieres Triennial's Print Cabinet - France
Museum of Contemporary Graphic Arts in Egypt - Cairo, Egypt
The Art Collection of The Secretaria of Cultura of the Estado do Ceará - Brasil
The International Museum of Collage - Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Guanlan Museum - Guanlan, China
The Iowa Biennial Exhibition Archive - USA
The Museum of Tetovo area - Macedonia

GRANTS / PRIZES:

Grants:

2008 City of Espoo, Project grant for partnerism site
2004 Finnish Cultural Foundation, Project grant for exhibition expenses
2004 City of Espoo, Project grant for exhibition expenses

Prizes:

2006 Honourable Mention, 7th International Print Triennial of Chamaliéres, France
1994 Honourable Mention, III International Engraving Biennial CAIXA OURENCE, Spain

BIOGRAPHY:

Own texts:

Partnerism Manifesto (released in the internet 24.10.2006)
Articles in Taiteilija journal ("The Artist"/ journal of Artists' Association of Finland) 1/2006, 1/2004
Art related opinion writings in Helsingin Sanomat (leading Finnish daily) 8.4.2009, 19.1. 2009, 23.8.2008, 8.3.2008, 4.2.2008, 8.12.2006, 27.9.2006, 24.5.2006, 19.3.2006, 4.2.2006, 31.10.2005, 29.6.2005, 19.1.2004

Calalogues and documentaries:

ARSIS 1/2006 (magazine published by the Arts Council of Finland)
Hämeenlinnan Art Museum catalogue 2/2004, 2xHannula exhibition

Lot of articles, reviews and critiques in Finnish. Complete list at the website: www.atelierhannula.fi/cv.html

Blog writings:

Artists blog (in finnish) for current art issues: Luovuksissa
Partnerism (co-creative way of art making) related writings in finnish: Partnerismi










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