Pirjo Partanen
About Pirjo
Instagram: @pirjo.partanen_art
Pirjo Partanen has studied arts in University of Lapland and in University of Art and Design in Helsinki. In the 20 years she participated several painting workshops in many countries, mostly in Europe.
Pirjo Partanen mostly paints with acrylic on canvas, plexi glass or bambupaper. During last years she has made installations and environmental art from recycled material as well. Her works can be abstract or figurative. Colors are important to her and are especially emphasized in her abstract works. Her interest in nature and environmental protection is often reflected in her works. She does not paint people, but in her works she studies their feelings, relationships between people or their relationships to nature and to the world around them.
Her first solo exhibition Pirjo had in 1995. She has participated joint and group exhibitions since 2002, also abroad (Canada, USA, Germany, Norway, Romania, Israel and Italy).
Solo Exhibitions:
- 2021 Galleria Kookos, Helsinki
- 2018 Hovinkartano Art Center, Hämeenlinna
- 2017 Galleria Paperihuone, Hämeenlinna
- 2017 Galleria Boheem, Hyvinkää
- 2014 The artist of The Month, Medical Center Mehiläinen, Hämeenlinna
Latest group exhibitions in Finland:
- 2023 Metso’s Gallery, Tampere
- 2023 Galleria Paperihuone, Hämeenlinna
- 2022 Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki
- 2022 Galleria Fogga, Helsinki
Latest group exhibitions abroad:
- 2024 Rossocinabro Gallery, Roma, Italy
- 2024 and 2023 Arteom Gallery, virtual exhibition
- 2022 Gallery Schaeffers Gate 5, Oslo, Norway
- 2022 Gotische Halle in Celle Castle, Germany
Memberships:
- Artists Association of Hämeenlinna, president 2009-2011
- European Cultural Association
