Elli Maanpää
ELLI'S Corner of Colour: Crafting Colourful Escapes
As a teenager in a family of four siblings, Elli Maanpää, a contemporary artist from Finland, found solace amid emotional turmoil during the 90s depression. As the youngest, she craved her own space but couldn't find it in her crowded home. Instead, she sought refuge within her own imagination—a realm where none could trespass.
Elli's journey continues today. In her cherished Helsinki studio on Mechelininkatu 13, she transforms materials into art, creating acrylic paintings that exude the lightness she feels during their creation. Her hope is that they evoke similar emotions in art collectors who admire them. She carefully chooses colors, employing a graphic aesthetic reminiscent of Japanese woodblock prints.
Born in 1985 in Turku, Elli Maanpää holds a Master's in Visual Culture from Aalto University (2013) and Bachelor's degrees in Fashion Design and Animation. Her solo exhibitions have spanned Finland, and her work now graces global private collections and public institutions like SataSairaala and Finland's Postal Museum.
Beyond seeking recognition for her art, Elli aims to kindle inspiration in others, encouraging them to embark on their unique creative journeys.
|| 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.
Kiitos kun lähdet kanssani seikkailulle taiteeni maailmaan!
Taideterkuin, Elli Maanpää
News // Happening
NOW
3.-28.10.2023 || ARTINA - curated group exhibition || RATINA in Tampere
3.11.2023-14.1.2024 || MONSTERS UNDER THE BED || WINDOW GALLERY ELLI in atelier window in Helsinki
COMING SOON
24.11.-22.12.2023 || DESIGNKAVERIA EI JÄTETÄ -curated group exhibition || Forum in Helsinki
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 || Artina: Henriksson, Maanpää, Nurmi, Raikkala, Sirén, Tuulikki, Yli-Huhtala | Ratina, Tampere
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
