Veera Nivalainen is a Helsinki based visual artist
working with photography, video, and abstract animation. Current research of Nivalainen explores possibilities of sensory experiences, emotionality and queerness, aiming to place empathy and radical softness in the focus of their practice.
Contact:
veera.nivalainen@gmail.com
CV
VEERA NIVALAINEN
b. 1992
EDUCATION
LAHTI INSTITUTE OF DESIGN (LAB), 2021
BA Photography
EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART, 2020
Erasmus Exchange Programme
HELSINKI DESIGN SCHOOL, 2017
Filmmaking
LUMO HIGH SCHOOL, 2011
Matriculation Examination, Diplomas in Visual and Performing Arts
GRANTS
ARTS PROMOTION CENTRE FINLAND, Covid-19 grants, Fall 2021
ARTS PROMOTION CENTRE FINLAND, Covid-19 grants, Summer 2021
ARTS PROMOTION CENTRE FINLAND, Project grant, 2021
KAUNO RY, Project grant, 2020
INSTALLATIONS
STILL POURING FROM THE SOFT SPOT, UrbanApa x Ateneum, 2021
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS AND LISTINGS
Group: OPUS ONE ‘21, BreedBeeld (BE), 2021
Group: GRADUATE SHOWCASE 2021, The Pupil Sphere (UK), 2021
Solo: HONEY, MILK AND EGGS, Galleria Uusi Kipinä (FIN), 2021
Group: BORN FROM SEA FOAM, OFF Bratislava (SL), 2020
Shortlisted: GIRLHOOD, BredaPhoto (NL), 2020
Group: SURFACE, Luja Galleria (FIN), 2019
Group: PINTA, KOSKETUS, Korjaamo (FIN), 2018
Group: OUTO MINÄ, TILA galleria (FIN), 2016
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
ASSOCIATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS IN LAHTI, 2020-