Erna kaarina aaltonen biography template

* 1951 in Loimaa, Finland

Studies
1981-87 Kuopio Academy of Design, Finland
1986 research training in the colour laboratory of Arabia ceramic factory, Helsinki

Career
1996- own atelier in Fiskars, Finland
1988-95 Studio Arteos in Tervakoski with artist Howard Smith
1987-88 pro-Arte-ceramist, Arabia ceramic factory, Helsinki
assisting among others the artists Kati Tuominen-Niittylä and Jun Kaneko

Memberships
IAC International Academy of Ceramics, Geneve
ORNAMO, Finnish Craft and Design Association & Artists O
ONOMA, The Cooperative of Artisans, Designers and Artists in Fiskars
HELSINKI FAT CLAY -group

Solo exhibitions
2014 Bronda, Helsinki
2014 Puls, Brussels ( showing same time Belgian ceramic artist Jeanne Opgenhaffen )
2012Nostalgia, Hedge Gallery, San Francisco
2009 Galleri Inger Molin, Stockholm
2008 Gallery Norsu, Helsinki
Gallery 5, Oulu, Finland
2007 Carlin Gallery, Paris ( showing same time ceramic artist Rebecca Catterall from GB )
2004 Gallery Nef