Laura Lilja
Finland
Born 12.09.1975 in Hanko, Finland.
address
Kiltakuja 1 G 2, 02770 Espoo, Finland
email llilja@uiah.fi

Education
Master of Arts, PALLAS fine arts, University of Art and Design Helsinki 2002-
Minor studies in Women’s Studies, Christina Institute, University of Helsinki 2002-
Studies in fine arts, Pori School of Fine Arts 1999-2002
Studies to Master of Philosophies, teacher education programme
in mathematics and physics, Universities of Joensuu and Helsinki 1994-1999

Solo Exhibitions
Sulot julki, Gallery Rajatila, Tampere, Finland 2003
Mistä on kiltit tytöt tehty?, Gallery 3h+k, Pori, Finlad 2002
Ei tahran tahraa, exhibition hall in Lehmo library, Kontiolahti, Finland 2002
Piirroksia ja puupiirroksia, camp center in Kolmikanta, Outokumpu, Finland 2000

Group Exhibitions
Group exhibition of Pallas-students, Cable Factory, Helsinki, Finland 2003
International exhibition in arts Kõik All Kaikki,
Galeriis Pudisoo, Harjumaa, Estonia 2003
International group exhibition Pirkkala Sculpture 03,
Pirkkala Alasali Gallery, Pirkkala, Finland 2003
Kasvu project in environmental arts in University of Art and Design,
Kirkkonummi Library, Kirkkonummi, Finland 2002
Ympäristötaideteos exhibition of Pori School of Fine Arts,
Municipality Office, Luvia, Finland 2002
International group exhibition Iron01, Castle Gallery, Jicin, Czech 2001
International group exhibition Cast Iron Art Symposium 2001,
Pirkkala Alasali Gallery, Pirkkala, Finland 2001

Juried Group Exhibitions
Sama meri kaikissa meissä Summer Exhibition of Union of Finnish Art
Associations, Naantali Art House, Naantali, Finland 2003
Herne nenässä Exhibition of Art Association NYTE,
Gallery 3h+k, Pori, Finland 2002
II International Spring Festival - Exhibition of Fine Arts,
House of Arts, Eger, Hungary 2002
Avoin näyttely Exhibition of Pori Art Association, Portait Gallery, Pori, Finland 2002
Talvisalonki Exhibition of Art Association NYTE, Gallery 3h+k, Pori, Finland 2001
Märkä uni Exhibition of Art Association NYTE, Gallery 3h+k, Pori, Finland 2001
Valovirta –project of Art Association NYTE, Gallery 3h+k, Pori, Finland 2000

Symposiums
Pirkkala Sculpture 03, international sculpture symposium
and cast iron workshop June 1.-20., Pirkkala, Finland 2003
Iron01, international cast iron art symposium September 1.-18.,
Jicin, Czech 2001
Cast Iron Art Symposium 2001, international cast iron art event
June 4.-24., Pirkkala, Finland 2001

Commissions of trust
Student member of board inVisual Culture School
in University in Arts Helsinki 2003-2004
Vice-president of board in Art Association NYTE 2002
Boardmember in Art Association NYTE 2001
Fund Manager of students’ board in Pori School of Fine Arts 2001-2002
President of students’ board in Pori School of Fine Arts 2000-2001
Member of students’ board in Pori School of Fine Arts 1999-2000

Awards
Exhibition award 2003 of Union of Finnish Art Associations 2003
Grant for students, Culture Department of Pori town 2002
Grant for cultural and artistic activities, Kontiolahti municipality 2002
Grant for cultural and artistic activities, Kontiolahti municipality 2001