About

Helena Hartman has cultivated a multifaceted artistic journey. With a solid foundation rooted in a Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Master of Arts degree, her creative endeavors transcend conventional boundaries, reflecting a profound dedication to her craft.

Embracing painting as her primary medium, Helena's artistic exploration knows no bounds. From experimenting with poetic narratives woven into her canvases to innovative tactile and illuminated artworks designed for the visually impaired, her portfolio is a testament to her boundless creativity.

Through her work, she not only captures the essence of everyday life's intricate details but also prompts viewers to contemplate deeper existential questions, inviting them into a world where color, emotion, and inquiry converge harmoniously.

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Resume

Art Education

Master of Arts, School of arts, design and architecture, art education, Helsinki

Visual artist, Vocational school, Free art school, Helsinki

Solo Exhibitions

2027

Västerås kunsthalle, Sweden, upcoming

2026

Galleria Joella, Turku, upcoming

2025

Galleri Kollen Västerås

2025

Galleria A2, Helsinki

2024

Galleria Ville, Nurmijärvi

2023

Salo Artists Associations Gallery

2023

Gallery Paperroom, Hämeenlinna

2023

Gallery Wall, SKJL

2023

Gallery Pihatto, Lappeenranta

2023

Galleria Ahjo, Joensuu

2022

Galleria Luts, Lohja

2021

Brinkhallin Kartano, Turku

2021

Galleria Kookos, Studio, Helsinki

2012

Galleria Nestor, Korppoo

2003

Galleria Raya, Turku

2002

Galleria Stabs, Korppoo
Performance

2024

Galleria toinen silmä “I'm Part of My Paintings”

2023

Galleria A2, “Do You See Me or My Paintings?”
Group Exhibitions / Duo Exhibition

2024

Galleria Toinen Silmä, Helsinki

2023

Duo Exhibition Helena Hartman and Sirpa Häkli Naantali

2021

Galleria Kookos, Human Way, Helsinki

2019

Galleria A2, 9 Artists, Helsinki

2007

Women, Old Municipal House, Parainen
Joint Exhibitions

2024

TTS Spring Exhibition, HAA, Helsinki

2024

Konstnärshuset, Stockholm

2003

SKJL 65, Annual Exhibition, Varkaus

Open studios, Members exhibitions in Helsinki artist association, Turku artists association, Turku and Västerås Kunsthalle
Art Projects

2026

Artist in Recidence, Haihatus, Joutsa

2026

Artist in Residence, Villa Lante, Rome

2025

Artist in Residence, Kökar

2024

Artist in Residence, Kökar

2024

Tactile Art for Visually Impaired, Luckan

2023

Luckan, Torget, Helsinki

2023

Arts and Maths Aalto University, Heureka

2022

Community Art Project, Art Group

2022

Nordic Cooperation, about equality. Artists Norway, Sweden and Finland

2022

Artist in Residence, Villa Lante, Rome

2021

Artist in Residence, Aspa, Karjaalohja

2004

Artist in Residence, Marbella

1999

Illustration of the book, “Turku islands in sight”
Memberships

TTS Turku artists association,Kuvasto, Yö ry, Västerås artist association

Ålands art association (Åland artists) board member

Helsinki artist association, board member (23-24)

Nordic art association, chairman

IAA member, KRO, Konstnärernas riksorganisation, Sweden
Scholarships

2024

Systrarna standertskjöld, Sv kulturfonden

2024

Working scolarship Arbetes vänner

2023

Helene och Göran Grönqvists fond

2022

Svenska Kulturfonden Community art project in three moments

2022

Taike working scholarship

2022

Residence scholarship

2019

Svenska Kulturfonden, Art making projects with old sagas

2015

Svenska kulturfonden, Stop motion animation in painting

2007

Svenska kulturfonden, path of sagas Gammelgård

2004

Konstsamfundet, For exhibition, Nauvo

2003

Svenska kulturfonden, Working in the residence
Public Art

2022

Pargas city, Oil on canvas “Listen” (2004)

2022

City of Raseborg, Rebooting, oil on canvas
Working / Art Teacher

2000 – 2021

Visual arts lecturer in Pargas, Karis, Åbo

1998 – 2012

Founded Art-Dur, music- and art school for children, Nagu

1994 – 2000

Art teacher in Nagu, Esbo

1993 – 2025

Art camps, - courses, - groups for children, youth and adults