Resume
Tina Jokitalo (b. 1972, Sweden)
Lives and works in Finland
M.A. degree in lighting design. Theatre Academy Helsinki, department of lighting and sound design (1993-99)
Continuing education: Modern
IT-communication, Sustainability and Impact Club - studies, Tampere
University of Applied Sciences in Finland (30 credit points)
Study program on contemporary art at the Nordic Art School in Kokkola (Finland)
Specialization studies on photography - socially engaged projects and international networks, Tampere University of Applied Sciences in Finland,School of Art and Media (30 credit points)
Specialization studies on photography, Tampere University of Applied Sciences in Finland, School of Art and Media (60 credit points)
ART360. An art and co-operative network project for visual artists arranged by the art associations in Finland
A new way of approaching space in the theater - project. IADE - Institute for art, development and education, Art Universities of Finland
Prelude - Photographic Centre Nykyaika, Tampere (Finland)
Fictive Reality - the landscape library of Kokkola (Finland)
Act of Impression - Runeberg Cottage, Haihara Art Center, Tampere (Finland)
Conundrum - Drifting Sweep - Gallery Kapriisi, Tampere (Finland)
Mitt i Siltä Mellan Väliltä (In Between) 3 series +1 video - Gallery Ronga, Tampere (Finland)
Exit Construction - Open-Air exhibition in the old library park during the international Theatre Festival in Tampere (Finland)
Juried Exhibitions, Festivals & Publications
KERROSTUMIA - Valmed exhibition curated by Marko Hämäläinen and Jaana Jääskeläinen.
Selected work: Still Life 360°
- Ratamo Printmaking and Photography Centre (Finland)
- Fototcentrum Raseborg, Karjaa (Finland)
Pixelache Festival 2021 - Oodi - Kino Regina, Helsinki & Kino Kuvakukko, Kuopio (Finland). Selected work: Cryoshpere-video
Isolation Room - Galleria Ars Libera, Kuopio (Finland). Selected work: Cryosphere-video presented as QR-code along with statement on custom metal prints - curated by Toni Ledentsa
Ecofeminism and Education conference, online virtual gallery - Ylätaso collective, Tampere University (Finland). Selected work: A collection of work from the Virtual Tour of Prelude 360°
Visual Catalysts exhibition and publication, Backlight Festival - Culture House Laikku, Tampere (Finland) - selected work: Prelude 360˚
Simultan Festival XIV - Corneliu Miklosi Museum, Timisoara (Romania) - selected work: Cryosphere-video
Speculum Artium festival's program DigitalBigScreen 360˚ (Slovenia) - Selected work: Prelude 360˚
Feast on Art - festival / Rajatila association - Gallery Rajatila, Tampere (Finland)
Paths that Cross - Valsaamo, Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki (Finland)
- curated by Berit Talpsepp - Jaanisoo, selected work: ‘The Core of Eden’ - video installation
Fashion & Body Presence - Videokanava, Paris (France) - curated by Laetitia Bech, selected work: 'State of Mind'
The Story of the Creative - See Me exhibition, New York (USA)
Art Takes Times Square book - 'Fly away little bird', selected for publication by the Editorial Commite at Artist Wanted / See.Me (USA)
Camera Obscura vol. 4 /
Journal of literature and photography (USA) - finalist of the
publication competition - ‘Fly away little bird’
Family Affair 2
International ArtvideoKOELN & VideoChannel -curated by Wilfried
Agricola de Cologne, selected work: ‘A Matter of Pride’ video (Germany)
The Art of Photography Show - The Lyceum Theatre Gallery in San Diego, California (USA) -curated by Natasha Egan, selected work: ‘Focus (and aim)’.
Illusion 2010 :The most interesting phenomen in the field of finnish scenographic work -selected work: visual design for the production ‘Short Cuts’, Remenderin Talo, Helsinki (Finland)
MediaPyhät event /Rajatila Association - Gallery Rajatila, Tampere (Finland)
-selected work: ‘A Matter of Pride’ video.
Group & joint exhibitions (selected list)
INVERSION - 360° virtual ehxibition with members from the Valmed association (Finland)
Bizarre - Graduation Show (NAS), Tobaksmagasinet, Jakobstad museum (Finland)
Print Fusion, Gallery TEN, Edinburgh (UK)
Albumi - Drive In Art Community, Gallery Koppelo, Tampere (Finland)
Improvisaatio, Gallery Koppelo, Tampere (Finland)
Art Takes Times Square - International Artist Wanted bilboard event, New York (USA)
Siskot , Cultural Centre Jaatsi, Vammala (Finland)
HaloGen, Generaattori, Pori (Finland)
Maaemon Huuto, Mediatori in Sanomatalo, Helsinki (Finland)
Taivaan ja Maan välillä, Gallery Ronga, Tampere (Finland)
Kynnys, Gallery Ronga, Tampere (Finland)
I love photography , TAMK, Tampere (Finland)
X2 , Gallery Ronga, Tampere (Finland)
Special Edition, Backlight/TR1, Tampere (Finland)
Arts Promotion Centre Finland, TAIKE
Arts Promotion Centre Finland, TAIKE
Swedish Cultural Foundation of Finland
LICC2020 - short list award: Professional CREATE (Art) - category
Arts Promotion Centre Finland, TAIKE
Swedish Cultural Foundation of Finland
Finnish Cultural Foundation, Central Ostrobothnia Regional Fund
LICC - short list award: Professional photography, ‘Act of impression’- series (USA/UK)
Arts Promotion Centre Finland, TAIKE
Art of Photography Show: Honorable Mention award - ‘Focus (and aim)’ (USA)
Konstsamfundet (The Art Foundation Association)
Visual Design - Theatre productions in Finland (selected list)
HYPATIA / The national Library of Finland - Set design, costume and video
SHORT CUTS / The local Theater of Tampere - Lighting design, video and set design
THE STORY OF PENTTI SAARIKOSKI ́S YOUTH / Helsinki City Theatre- Lighting design, set design and video
SIMPATICO / The local Theater of Tampere - Lighting design, set design and video
LUMEN VALO / Tampere Biennale Music festival - Lighting design, set design and video
STADIN FRIIDU / Helsinki City Theatre- Lighting design, set design and video
2020 Valmed ry
2019 Kuvasto
Heimo cooperative
2013 The Finnish Union of Artist Photographers
2010 Photographic Centre Nykyaika
Works in collections
Ramboli Finland Oy
Kotipuu Oy LKV
Private collections in Finland, USA and UK