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

Exhibitions

2026

Västerås kunsthalle, Sweden, upcoming

2025

Galleria Joella, Turku, upcoming

2025

Galleria A2, Helsinki, upcoming

2024

Galleria Ville, Nurmijärvi, upcoming

2023

Galleria Ahjo, Joensuu

2023

Gallery Pihatto, Lappeenranta

2023

Gallery Wall, SKJL

2023

Luckan, Torget Helsinki

2023

Gallery paperroom Hämeenlinna

2023

Salo artists associations Gallery

2022

Galleria Luts , Lohja

2021

Galleria Kookos, studio, Helsinki

2021

Brinkhallin kartano, Turku

2012

Galleria Nestor, Korppoo

2003

Galleria Raya, Turku

2002

Galleria Stabs, Korppoo

Group exhibitions / Duo exhibition

2023

Duo exhibition Helena Hartman and Sirpa Häkli Naantali

2019

Galleria A2, 9 artists, Helsinki

2007

Women, Old municipal house, Parainen

Joint exhibitions

2024

Gallery Second Eye, Helsinki

2024

TTS Spring exhibition, HAA, Helsinki

2024 - 2003

Members exhibitions Turku artists association , Helsinki artist association and Västerås artist association

2003

SKJL 65. annual exhibition, Varkaus

Art projects

2024

Artist in residence, Kökar, upcoming

2024

Tactile art for visually impaired, Luckan

2023

Performance, gallery A2, Helsinki

2022

Artist in residence, Villa Lante Rome,Italy

2022

Nordic cooperation, about equality. Artists from Norway, Sweden and Finland

2022

Community art project, art group

2021

Artist in residence, Aspa, Karjaalohja

2004

Artist in residence, Marbella

Memberships
IAA member, KRO, Konstnärernas riksorganisation, Sweden

Konstnärernas förbund,  KKV, Västerås Konstnärsförening

Helsinki artist association, board member
Nordic art association, board member
Kuvasto, Yö ry, VTS Artist association of Viborg
HIA Helsinki international artists
TTS Turku artists association
Scolarships

2024

Working scolarship Arbetes vänner

2024

Systrarna standertskjöld, Sv kulturfonden

2023

Helene och Göran Grönqvists fond

2022

Residens scholarship

2022

Taike working scholarship

2022

Svenska Kulturfonden Community art project in three moments

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

City of Raseborg, Rebooting, oil on canvas

2022

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

Working /
Art teacher

2018 - 2021

Sarlinska skolan and Pargas svenska gymnasium

2015 - 2018

Karis svenska högstadium and Karis Billnäs gymnasium

2013 - 2015

St Olofsskolan, Turku

2000 - 2007

Sarlinska skolan and Pargas svenska gymnasium

1995 - 2000

Kyrkbackens skola (art, handcraft, music), Nauvo

1994 - 1995

Art teacher halftime, sököviken, Espoo

1993 - 2015

Art camps, courses, groups, children, youngsters and adults

1998

Started Art-Dur / Grundade Art-Dur, musik- och konstskola för barn, Nagu