Elli Maanpää
My Corner of Colour: Crafting Colourful Escapes
In the midst of a world filled with emotional turmoil, I found solace in the art of creation. Growing up in a family facing the challenges during the 90´s depression, I discovered that my inner world held the key to my sanity. It allowed me an escape from the troubles of the world. I held within me the power to communicate ideas through visual forms.
Within my corner of colour — my Art Studio is located in the heart of Helsinki (Mechelininkatu 13) — I transform materials into artworks that radiate the ease I experience during their creation. These pieces become vessels of possibility, carrying the potential to awaken similar emotions within those who behold them.
I am Elli Maanpää (b.1985 Turku), a multidisciplinary artist with a Master's degree in Visual Culture from Aalto University (2013) and Bachelor's degrees in Fashion Design and Animation. My solo exhibitions has spanned across Finland. My work resides in global private collections and public institutions like SataSairaala and Finland's Postal Museum.
Besides gaining recognition and appreciation for my own art - I aim to spark a flame of inspiration in others, encouraging them to embrace their own creative journeys and find solace in their inner worlds. My soul's purpose is to invite others to experience the wonder that life has to offer.
|| Upcoming exhibitions, CV and Mentions below.
Thank you!
✉️ Rakas taiteen ystävä,
Jos haluat saada suomenkielisen uutiskirjeeni lähetä sähköpostilla elli@maanpaa.com tai lomakkeella nimesi ja sähköpostiosoitteesi. Uutiskirjeeni tilaajana saat uusimmat taidenäyttely- ja taideuutiset suoraan sähköpostiisi. Pysy ajan tasalla ja löydä inspiraatiota.
Lähde kanssani seikkailulle taiteen ihmeellisen maailmaan!
Taideterkuin, Elli Maanpää
News // Happening
NOW
FRI 8.9.2023 - 7-9pm - Art N’ Soul Live Painting in Clarion Hotel Skyroom Helsinki
TYYNELÄ GALLERY in Lohja || KOSKETUS || Until 24th of September
WINDOW GALLERY ELLI in atelier window in Helsinki || MISS FARKKU-SUOMI || 1.9.-30.10.2023
COMING SOON
2.11.2023 || WINDOW GALLERY ELLI in atelier window in Helsinki || MONSTERS UNDER THE BED
Curriculum Vitae
– EDUCATION
2019 || B.A. Art: Animation, Turku Arts Academy, TUAS, Turku
2013 || M.A. Art: Visual Culture & Contemporary Art, Aalto University, Department of Art
2008 || B.A. Art: Fashion Design, Aalto University, Department of Design, Helsinki
+ 2017 Autumn || exchange studies in Centennial College Toronto, Canada
+ 2006 Autumn || exchange studies in FADU in Buenos Aires, Argentina
– SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023 || Turmelija, Projektitila, B-galleria, Turku
2022 || Värien serendipiteetti, Kulttuurikeskus Vanha Paukku, Lapua
2022 || Elossa / Eloisa, P-galleria, Pori
2021 || Luonnon syleily (Eng. Nature’s Embrace), Galleria WW, Walleniuksen Wapriikki, Juupajoki
2020 || Pinnan yli/Beyond the Surface, Galleria Albert IX, Helsinki
2019 || Augmented Painting, The National Museums Summer Yard, Helsinki
2015 || Uhanalaiset/Endangered, Karhulinna, Korkeasaari Zoo, Helsinki
2014 || On the Starting Line, S-Gallery, Helsinki
2014 || Grumpy Cat With Friends, Rikhardinkatu Library, Helsinki
2012 || Art Kiosk – interactive art studio, Stone kiosk in Sibelius park, Pori
2010 || 5kk Malesiassa, Nuorten toimintakeskus Happi, Helsinki
– GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023-|| Kosketus: Kiiskinen, Maanpää, Rauhala, Villi | Tyynelä galleria, Lohja
2023 || Jenesais: Henriksson, Maanpää, Nurmi, Raikkala, Sirén, Tuulikki, Yli-Huhtala | Lippulaiva, Espoo
2022 || Trio: Maanpää, Mattsson, Vakkilainen | Gumbostrand Konst & Form, Söderkulla
2022 || Postitaide – Mail Art, B-galleria, Turku
2021 || WABGNET: Shine The Light, Flamingo-Jumbo Gallery, Vantaa
2020 || WABGNET: Pala pinkkiä hattaraa, Helsingin Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki
2020 || Kasvatin kasvot/ vetelin viivoina muista/ näin naamani muissa/omassani muut/ etäisyyksistä kasvaneena/ kasvottomuus, Helsingin Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki
2020 || Augmented Painting, Animatrick animation festival, Helsinki
2020 || HELENE20, Kulttuurihalli, Helsinki
2019 || Augmented Painting, TAFF – Turku Animated Film Festival, Turku
2019 || Café Kuvitus, Helsingin Kirjamessut, Helsinki
2012 || To Draw, Generaattori Gallery, Pori
2012 || Experimental Happening 2, Generaattori Gallery, Pori
2012 || Pori Arzz, Generaattori Gallery, Pori
2011 || Vinyl Record Show, Tempe, Arizona, USA
2009 || MiniMini Art Show, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
2004 || Art Diploma Exhibition, Ullakko Gallery, Turku
2004 || Korsa City Life, Autokauppa Pop-Up Gallery, Turku
– GRANTS & AWARDS
2022 || The Finnish Illustration Association
2022 || Arts Promotion Center Finland
2021 || Arts Promotion Center Finland
2020 || HELENE20 – Helsinki Hospital Art Project, Helsinki, Finland
2020 || Arts Promotion Center Finland
2020 || The Finnish Illustration Association
2015 || Arts Promotion Center Finland
– COLLECTIONS
Sanoinkuvaamaton mielenrauha. Satasairaala S-building. Pori, Finland. Acquired 2022.
Mail Art. Postimuseo – Postal Museum. Tampere, Finland. Donated 2022.
– ART AUCTIONS
2020/10 || “Helenen peilikuva”, Hagelstam & Co, Helsinki, Finland
– MEMBERSHIPS
Kuvasto, Kopiosto, Sanasto, Ornamo, Kuvittajat ry, T.E.H.D.A.S. ry, Animaatiokilta ry, WABGNET: Women Artist Born Global, WATWA: Where Art The Women Artists, Finnanimation, supplementary member of the board 2019-2020
– FILMOGRAPHY
2020 || Pihka Is My Name: +-, music video for Pihka Is My Name, 02:24
2018 || Dagen Efter, puppet animation, with Anna Mikkola and Aino Eronen, 02:33
2017 || Kaikki laulaa tavallaan, musamation for Loiskis, 03:25
2017 || Point of View, 2D animation, 02:20
2012 || The Girl Who Makes Clouds, live action and stop motion, 04:53
2011 || Dialog, live action, 04:32
– FILM FESTIVALS AND SCREENINGS
Pihka Is My Name: +/-
2021 || Animatricks Animation Festival, Online
2021 || Animatricks Animation Festival, Online
Kaikki laulaa tavallaan
2022 || Lapua Art & Film Festival, Lapua, Finland
2018 || Arktisen upeeta XIX a Nordic Film Festival, Jyväskylä, Finland
2018 || Viitasaaren elokuvaviikko, Viitasaari, Finland
2022 || Lapua Art & Film Festival, Lapua, Finland
2018 || Arktisen upeeta XIX a Nordic Film Festival, Jyväskylä, Finland
2018 || Viitasaaren elokuvaviikko, Viitasaari, Finland
Point of View
2018 || Animatricks Animation Festival, Helsinki, Finland
2017 || Anilogue International Animation Film Festival, Budapest, Hungary
2017 || Helsinki International Film Festival, Helsinki, Finland
2017 || Turku Animated Film Festival, Turku, Finland
2017 || Elävän taiteen ilta, Turku, Finland
2018 || Animatricks Animation Festival, Helsinki, Finland
2017 || Anilogue International Animation Film Festival, Budapest, Hungary
2017 || Helsinki International Film Festival, Helsinki, Finland
2017 || Turku Animated Film Festival, Turku, Finland
2017 || Elävän taiteen ilta, Turku, Finland
The Girl Who Makes Clouds
2022 || Lapua Art & Film Festival, Lapua, Finland
2019 || Nuorten tekijöiden näyttely, Villa Arttu, Hyvinkää, Finland
2019 || Elokuvaviikko -elokuvakasvatuksellinen teemaviikko
2014 || LiikKUVAT – videotaidetta hoitolaitoksiin, Kauppi Hospital, Tampere
2014 || Tampere Film Festival, Tampere, Finland
2012 || Oulu International Children’s and Youth Film Festival, Oulu, Finland
2012 || Helsinki Short Film Festival, Helsinki, Finland
2022 || Lapua Art & Film Festival, Lapua, Finland
2019 || Nuorten tekijöiden näyttely, Villa Arttu, Hyvinkää, Finland
2019 || Elokuvaviikko -elokuvakasvatuksellinen teemaviikko
2014 || LiikKUVAT – videotaidetta hoitolaitoksiin, Kauppi Hospital, Tampere
2014 || Tampere Film Festival, Tampere, Finland
2012 || Oulu International Children’s and Youth Film Festival, Oulu, Finland
2012 || Helsinki Short Film Festival, Helsinki, Finland
Dialog
2011 || Tampere Film Festival, Tampere, Finland
2011 || Tampere Film Festival, Tampere, Finland
– COMPETITIONS & WORKSHOPS & PROJECTS
2018 || Cartoon Forum -Focus in Finland Workshop, Toulouse, France
2018 || Loiskis Musamation Contest, 1st place
2017 || Euranim Videomapping Workshop, Fête de l’anim, Lille, France
2016 || Euranim Videomapping Workshop, Animation Workshop, Viborg, Denmark
2014 || Loiskis Musamation Contest, shared 1st place
– BOOKS
2020 || Varis, joka halusi olla satakieli Author and illustrator. Publisher: Mini Kustannus
2014 || Ville Karttunen: Salamaponin selässä, Author: Ville Karttunen. Illustrator: Elli Maanpää.
– VISUALS LICENSED & CREATED FOR
Paletti, Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu, KTO, Arilyn, Stockmann, TF Bank, Korkeasaari Zoo, Suomen Lomamajat, Novita.
Press // Mentions
From the most recent to the oldest

27.8.2023 - Satakunnan Kansa - web

27.8.2023 - Satakunnan Kansa

25.8.2023 - Länsi-Suomi

25.8.2023 - Länsi-Suomi - web

16.8.2023 - Aamuposti Viikko

13.8.2023 - Yle Västnyland

2023 - Länsi-Uusimaa

2022 - Satasairaala

2022 - Lapuan Sanomat

2022 - Canvy Blog

2022 - Canvy Blog

2022 - Lapuan Sanomat
2021 - Oriveden Sanomat

2020 - Kallio lehti

2020 - Yle: Radio Suomen Päivä
2020 - Ulvilan Seutu

2020 - Munkin Seutu

2019 - Kansallismuseon Instagram

2019 - Turku AMK Talk Taide

2015 - Kotiliesi (Nimi kirjoitettu väärin)

2014 - Tampere Film Festival

2014 - Tampere Film Festival

2012 - Porilainen

2010 - Helsingin Kaupunki
