CV | Sampo Sirkka
born 1989 in Rovaniemi, Finland
sampo.sirkka@gmail.com | www.samposirkka.com
Studies
2017–2021 Arts Academy, Turku University of Applied Sciences
2016–2017 Lybecker Institute of Crafts and Design, Visual Artisan
Solo Exhibitions
2023 Galleria Napa, Rovaniemi
2021 Paikka, jossa ajatellaan, B-galleria, Turku
2017 Maalauksia, Kahvila Ruiskuhuone, Raahe
2016 Muistiinpanot I, Varjo Galleria, Rovaniemi
Selected Group Exhibitions
2021 NYTT 2021, Kunsthalle, Turku
2020 Hiostamo I, Köysiratagalleria, Turku
2018 Artist's Safari, Varjo Galleria, Rovaniemi
2018 Art of Basware, Clarion Jätkäsaari, Helsinki
2018 B14, B-galleria, Turku
2018 Dimensio, Köysiratagalleria, Turku
2018 Paavin äpärät: Kiirastuli III, Main library, Rovaniemi
2017 Minä olen, Konst o. deli, Oulu
2017 Suomi 100 vuotta, Raahesalin lämpiö, Raahe
Other artistic activity
2019 Festival area decorations (as part of the group), Ilmiö festival, Turku
2019 Part of the curatorial group, Superb! contemporary art festival, B-galleria, Turku
2017 Contributed sculptures, Marinella Senatore: Copenhagen Symphony, Code Art Fair, Copenhagen,
2017 Assistant, IPIP (In Public in Particular), site-specific light installation for Turku Social Services office
2017 Mukka-lato, Co-organizer with Eetu Kangas, Silence festival, Kittilä
Collections
Rovaniemi City Collection, Rovaniemi
Residencies
2021 Mustarinda, Hyrynsalmi
Grants
2021 Taiteen edistämiskeskus, covid grant
Professional service
2020, 2021 Chairman, Nykykulttuuriyhdistys Suunnitelma B ry
2018, 2019 Board member, Nykykulttuuriyhdistys Suunnitelma B ry
Memberships
Kuvasto ry
Taidemaalariliitto (candidate member)