Hanna Kanto's work consists of painting and installation. The research is based on the interaction of North and artistic work. The artist is fascinated by the authenticity of the reindeer herding and its strong relationship with the nature. Life in the North also clearly illustrates the conflicts of modern life and old traditions. The thematic arc of her art is built upon a concern for the disappearance of its rich nature and unique cultural environment.
Her latest artistic project started by researching the history of expeditions in Lapland. During the 18th to 20th centuries the North, its nature and life itself were unveiled by new findings. In the artistic work the artist assumes a position of an explorer and adapt their methodology on the artistic work. From summer 2018 the project shifted focus to the modern science in Enontekiö, the northest part of Finnish Lapland. Co-operation was initiated with scientists from the group called BioGeoClimate Modelling Lab. Their work is focused on the spatial and temporal modelling of Earth systems, as biogeography and climatology, and their interactions. By using modern research equipment and statistical modelling, the researchers observe phenomena which might be invisible for a human eye. The time spent on the field and results of the phenomena observing become the core of Kanto's latest art practice. The connections between the elements take place at different levels, and the changes in them mutually affect each other. The set themes emerge repeatedly in the paintings due to the layered character of the artistic practice.
Curriculum Vitae (selected)
Hanna Kanto b.1981
Lives and works in Helsinki, Finland
Represented by Domeij Gallery, Stockholm
Studies
2019- Academy of Fine Arts, Master`s Program
2007 University of Lapland, Master of Fine Arts, Finland
2001 School of Art in Liminka, Finland
Upcoming exhibitions and residencies
2021 Korpelarörelse, Kiruna, Sweden
2022 Korundi, Rovaniemi, Finland
Solo exhibitions
2019 tm•gallery, Helsinki, Finland
2018 InTheRackRoom, Berlin, Germany
2017 Piteå Konsthall, Sweden
2017 Domeij Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden
2016 Oulu Art Museum, Finland
2015 Aine Art Museum, Tornio, Finland (two person show)
2015 Kinokuniya Gallery, Sapporo, Japan (two person show)
2015 Gallery Lindberg, Luleå, Sweden
2015 Gallery Lokomotiv, Övik, Sweden
2014 Gallery Korjaamo, Helsinki, Finland
2013 Gallery Syster, Supermarket Art Fair, Sweden
2011 tm•gallery, Helsinki, Finland
2009 Gallery Voima, Kemi, Finland
2009 Gallery Napa, Rovaniemi, Finland
2008 Skierri, Hetta, Finland
Joint and group exhibitions and workshops
2020 Kuvan kevät, Helsinki, Finland
2019 Luleå konsthall, Luleå, Sweden
2018 GlogauAIR, Berlin, Germany
2017 Nordisk Salong, Helsingborg, Sweden
2017 Videoart montage on icebreaker MSV Nordica during the Arctic Circle Assembly with Katrín I. Jónsdóttir Hjördísardóttir, Reykjavik, Iceland
2017 Arctic Art Week, Kakslauttanen, Finland
2017 Exhibition turné with Rawaa Khiyachi, Sunderby, Älvsby, Arjeplog, Överkalix, Korpilombolo, Haparanda
2017 SÍM Gallery, Reykjavik, Iceland
2017 tm•galleria, Supermarket Art Fair, Tukholma, Ruotsi
2016 Young Arctic Artists, Galleri Napa, Finland
2016 Lumipalloefekti 3, Kemi Art Museum
2015 The Art Center Purnu, Finland
2015 KiN Jubileumsutställning, Korundi, Finland
2015 Norrbottens Ambassad för Konst, Stockholm, Sweden
2014 Rare Gallery, New York, USA
2014 Willem II factory in Den Bosch, Netherlands
2014 Kulturens Hus, Luleå, Sweden
2014 Lumipalloefekti, Korundi, Rovaniemi, Finland
2014 Market Art Fair, Stockholm, Sweden
2013 Domeij Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden
2013 SAK 2013 års vinstutställning, Sven-Harrys konstmuseum
2013 Domeij Gallery, Stockholm
2013 Napa Gallery, Supermarket Art Fair, Stockholm, Sweden
2012 Men of Forest, Salo Art Museum, Finland
2012 Lumipalloefekti, Oulu Art Museum, Finland
2012 Nordkalottkonferans, Harstad, Norway
2012 Napapaita, Valo gallery, Rovaniemi, Finland
2012 G12, Kuopio, Finland
2012 Graffit-workshop, Storfjord språksenter, Norway
2011 University of Lapland, Rovaniemi, Finland
2011 International Plein-air Painting Nierbylec, Poland
2011 Lappia!, Kemi Art Museum, Finland
2011-08 Nattfestival, Korpilombolo, Sweden
2010 SkjL 10, Järvenpää Art Museum, Finland
2010 Elektrohaus, Hamburg, Germany
2010 NOW, Kaapelintehdas, Helsinki, Finland
2010 Mänttä XV Art Festival, Finland
2010 NOW, Rovaniemi Art Museum, Finland
2009 SkjL 09, Kouvola Art Museum, Finland
Scholarships and prizes
2020 Saskia prize
2020 Anita Snellman Fondation
2020 ½-year grant, Arts Council of Lapland
2019 Arts Council of Lapland
2018 Nordisk salong, Helsingborg, Sweden, 1. prize
2015-14 Norrbottens läns landsting
2015 3-year grant, Finnish Cultural Foundation
2015 Arts Council of Lapland
2015 Norrbotten Läns Landsting
2015 The Paulo Foundation
2014 ½-year grant, Alfred Kordelin Foundation
2013 Arts Council of Lapland
2012 ½-year grant, Finnish Cultural Foundation (Regional)
2012 Arts Council of Lapland
2011 Travel Grant, Arts Council of Lapland
2011 ½-year grant, Arts Council of Lapland
2010 Arts Council of Lapland
2010 The Paulo Foundation
2010 Travel Grant, Arts Council of Lapland
2009 Arts Council of Lapland
2009 Finnish Cultural Foundation (Regional)
2003 University of Lapland
Works in collections
The State Art Collection
The National Public Art Council of Sweden
Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation
Aine-, Kemi-, Rovaniemi – and Oulu Museum of Art
Carnegie -, LKAB-, Svefi- and Nordea konstförening
Stockholms-, Norrbotten-, Västerbottens- and Uppsala läns landsting
City of Tornio, - Rovaniemi, - Haparanda, - Luleå and – Oulu
Memberships
Finnish Painters’ Union
Fine Art Association of Lapland
BUS
Residencies
2018 Hôtel Chevillon, Residence of Finnish Cultural Institute, France
2018 Berlin Sessions Residency, Berlin
2017 SÍM Residency, Reykjavik, Iceland
2016 Ars Bioarctica Residency, Kilpisjärvi
2015 Residence of Northern Arts Collaboration, Sapporo, Japan
2014 Residence of Finnish Cultural Institute in New York, USA
2013 Residence of Arts Council of Lapland, Berlin, Germany
2011 International Plein-air Painting Nierbylec 2011, Poland
2010 Lassagammi, Skibotten, Norway
2010 Residence of Arts Council of Lapland, Berlin, Germany
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