Emilia Pennanen
Emilia Pennanen b. 1990 Living and working in Helsinki, Finland.
www.emiliapennanen.com +358 (0) 50 468 9595 e.a.pennanen@gmail.com
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/emiliaanniinapennanen/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xDDGK71huKOEAuA0692gE?si=EM4_oXurTxKipB7R7U1MnQ
Education
2018–2022 Master of Arts in Photography
Aalto University School of Art and Design, Helsinki, FI
2013–2014 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography (Magna Cum Laude)
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, USA
2011–2012 Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Photography (Honors) first year studies
University for the Creative Arts, Rochester, UK
Solo Exhibitions
2024 upcoming Auringonkehrääjä (Sun spindler), Photographic Gallery Hippolyte Studio, Helsinki, FI
2023 upcoming Horizon, Kunsthall Turku, Turku, FI
2023 Mirage, Poriginal gallery, Pori, FI
2022 Mirage, Art Centre Mältinranta Studio, Tampere, FI
2021 Almost there, V1 Gallery, Espoo, FI
2019 Sun sets over your, Asbestos Art Space, Helsinki, FI
2015 Tidal Swell, EMP Collective, Baltimore, USA
Selected Group Exhibitions
2023 Finnish Spirit – Identity, Lapinlahden Lähde Gallery, Helsinki, FI
2021 1–100 Art Shop, Mutteri Gallery, Helsinki, FI
2020 Kinship Photogram, Untitled Festival, Demos Helsinki, FI
2020 UNFOLD, Finnish Museum of Photography, Helsinki, FI
2020 Burning Imaginations, Harald Herlin Learning Centre, Espoo, FI
2019 Spring Fly Fun Show, Merihaka, Helsinki, FI
2019 Hatching, Kosminen, Helsinki, FI
2019 Sculpture now!, Aalto University, Helsinki, FI
2017 Der Greif: Thread Count, Unseen Festival, Amsterdam, NL
2017 Expectations: A Feminist Video Screening, Lillstreet Loft, Chicago, IL, USA
2015 Academy 2015, CONNERSMITH., Washington D.C., USA
2015 Commencement Exhibition, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, USA
2014 Chasing Down The Pour, George Washington University, Washington D.C., USA
2014 Lightweight, EMP Collective, Baltimore, USA
2014 SPE Exhibition, Main Gallery, MICA, Baltimore, USA
2013 Body of Work, Brown Building, Baltimore, USA
2013 Good Light, Current Gallery, Baltimore, USA
2013 Mind’s Eye, Full Circle Gallery, Baltimore, USA
2013 Presence, Wilgus Gallery, Baltimore, USA
2013 Kun olimme kahden, Kalleria, Helsinki, FI
2013 Close Your Eyes, Sun Pier House, Chatham, UK
Grants and Awards
2022 6 month Artistic working grant, Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike)
2022 2 month Artistic working grant, Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike)
2022 1,5 month Artistic working grant, Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike)
2020 Artproof Grant Finland, together with the other participants of Unfold Exhibition, Art Proof
2020 Aalto ARTS Project Grant, Aalto University School of Art and Design
2019 Aalto ARTS Project Grant, Aalto University School of Art and Design
2019 Aalto ARTS Project Grant, Aalto University School of Art and Design
2014 Rick Sands Lighting Workshop: Breaking Down The Light Barrier, Aperture Foundation &
Maryland Institute College of Art
2013–2014 Dean’s List, Maryland Institute College of Art
2014 Finlandia Foundation Scholarship, Finlandia Foundation National
2014 Competitive Scholarship, Maryland Institute College of Art
2014 MICA Grant, Maryland Institute College of Art
2013 Transfer Scholarship, Maryland Institute College of Art
2013 Dean’s Grant, Maryland Institute College of Art
2012 Ungdomsstipendier, Svenska Kulturfonden
2011 Music Travel Grant, The American-Scandinavian Foundation
Residencies and mentorship programs
2023 The Association of Photographic Artists’ Peer Mentorship Program
2022 SÍM residency, Korpúlfsstaðir, Reykjavík, IS
Memberships
2020– The Association of Photographic Artists Finland
2020– Kuvasto
2011– Teosto
Selected Performances
2015 6 at 6 at Motel 6, Baltimore, USA
2015 Superwomen at GRL PWR, The Crown, Baltimore, USA
2015 Fable at Pulse, EMP Collective, Baltimore, USA
2015 Distance at Labbodies: Borders, Boundaries, and Barricades Festival, Gallery CA, Baltimore, USA
2015 Spit, Blood, Honey, Sugar at Pulse, EMP Collective, Baltimore, USA
2014 Medusa at Labbodies: Transmodern Festival, Baltimore, USA
2014 Rose at Labbodies: The Flower Shop, Baltimore, USA
2014 Sugared at Labbodies: The Museum Realness, Baltimore, USA
2014 Blood Sugar Magic at Opium Wampum, The Crown, Baltimore, USA
2013 Paradise at Good Year, Annex 2E, Baltimore, USA
2010–2011 Invisible Forces: Short Film by Juliacks, Juliacks, Helsinki, FI and New York, USA
Selected Music Performances
2022 Solitifest, Ääniwalli, Helsinki, FI
2021 Ilmiö Festival, Turku, FI
2020 Bar Kuka, Turku, FI
2019 Mrs. Phink’s House, Copenhagen Stage Festival, Copenhagen, DK
2018 Superwood Festival, Helsinki, FI
2017 Muu Gallery Kaapeli, Helsinki, FI
2016 Semifinal, Helsinki, FI
2011 Kiasma Theater, Helsinki, FI
2011 Scandinavia House, New York, USA
2011 Ptarmigan, Tallinn, EE
2010 Flow Festival, Helsinki, FI
2009 Jyrock, Jyväskylä, FI
2008 Korjaamo, Helsinki, FI
Publications
Music
2022 Ocelot: Auringon puutarha, LP, Publisher: Soliti
2021 Ocelot: Unelmoi, EP, Publisher: Soliti
2020 Ocelot: Mä voin ottaa sun ikävän pois, EP, Publisher: Soliti
Photography
2021 Mämia publication, Spring 2021, Publisher: Aurélia Casse
2020 Isla Journal, Issue Two, Publisher: Aya Brace & Sanna Silander
Poetry
2019 1 cm lunta & other poetry in Zenguest Anthology, Publisher: Victor von Hellens & Leo Pahta
2011 New Young Poet, Publisher: Nuori Voima
2011 Dakara Anthology, Publisher: Worker’s Academy
Press
2023 Exhibition review: Suomen rumimmaksi valitun rakennuksen tuho ja aavikon näkyjä, Tuuli Penttinen-Lampisuo, Satakunnan Kansa