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.

|| Available paintings listed in online shop.

|| Upcoming exhibitions, CV and Mentions below.

|| Contact by email elli@maanpaa.com or form below i.e. to book a visit to my art studio.

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

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

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

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

Dialog
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.