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Pia Christina Backström
Born 1969 in Espoo
Studies
2025 Aalto University, Doctoral Studies 2004 University of Art and Design, MA, Helsinki 2001 University of Art and Design, BA, Helsinki, 1998 West Lapland Vocational College, Ceramics 1992 Vocational College Helsinki, Photography Laboratory Work
Group Exhibitions
2024 I feel, for now, Amos Rex, Helsinki
2024 Luottamustoimi, Galleria Aarni, Espoo 2019 50th Anniversary Exhibition, Espoo Visual Artists, Galleria Aarni, Espoo
2018 M-ART, Galleria Aarni, Espoo
2017 PRESSAT, Suomi 100, Galleria Aarni, Espoo
2010 And Suddenly It´s Evening - Espoo Visual Artists, Gallera Aarni, Espoo
2009 The Party, Espoo Visual Artists 40 years, Espoo Cultural Centre
2009 Never to Retire, Metropolitan area artists' associations, Vantaa Art Museum
2009 Fantastic Shoe Shop, Galleria Espoonsilta, Espoo
2008 Take Away, Galleri Johan S., Helsinki
2008 The Cake Carneval, Espoo 550, Espoo
2007 The Helsinki Peace Ritual, Eeva-Helena Inomaa & Pia Backström, Helsinki
2007 Art for Prabhat, New Delhi, India
2006 Opening exhibition, Galleria Espoonsilta, Espoo
2005 The Number of Man, Pihlajamäki church, Helsinki
2005 Inform, Design Forum, Helsinki, Valkeakoski
2000 Spirit of the Trees, UIAH, Kaisaniemi park, Helsinki
1999 Forces of Light, Kustaankartano, Helsinki
1998 Light installation, Nurmijärvi Library, Nurmijärvi
1998 Snow Castle, Kemi
1998 Asuntomessut, Housing Fair, Rovaniemi
Solo Exhibitions
2008 The Number of Man, Kauklahti Chapel, Espoo
2007 On The Side, Galleri Sinne, Helsinki
2007 The Delhi Peace Ritual, New Delhi, India
2006 The Screwed Up Buddha Show, Galleria Jangva, Helsinki
2005 The Art of Flying, Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Espoo
2004 Deathly Discussions, Galleria Atski, UIAH, Helsinki
2002 Portrait of Weeping, Naisten Huone, Helsinki
2000 Gnome, Nature House Villa Elfvik, Espoo
1999 Childhood, Galleria Push Firma Beige, Helsinki
1997 Choirsong, Vanha Ylioppilastalo, Helsinki
Residencies
2009 NKD Nordic Artists´ Centre, Dale, Norway
2008 Arts Council of Helsinki Metropolitan Region, Prague, Czech Republic
2008 SIM Association of Icelandic Visual Artists, Reykjavik, Iceland
2008 Eckerö Post and Customs House, The Åland Islands
2007 Global Arts Village, New Delhi, India
Curatorial assignments
2010 Produforum at Espoo Cultural Centre
2009 The Veterans, Espoo Visual Artists, Espoonsilta
2007 Christmas Calendar, Gallery Sinne, Helsinki
Work experience, Ceramics and Art
2009 - 2010 Gallery Espoonsilta, Espoo, exhibition coordinator
2009 Produforum, Espoo, project coordinator
2008 Mianyang Calligraphy and Painting, China, assistant
2005 - 2007 Taidetalo Pikku Aurora, Espoo, teacher in ceramics
2004 - 2007 Finns Folkhögskola, Espoo, teacher in ceramics and art
2005 Hangö sommaruniversitet, teacher in environmental art
1999 - 2004 Esbo Arbetarinstitut, Espoo, teacher in ceramics
2001 Espoon kuvataidekoulu, Espoo, teacher in ceramics
2000 Septaria Ceramic Center, Helsinki, ceramics courses
1999 University of Art and Design, research assistant, Raino Ranta
1999 University of Art and Design, research assistant, Heikki Hassi
1996 Ateljé Lera med Mera, the Åland Islands, trainee
Grants
2008 University of Art and Design, travel Iceland
2008 Cultural Foundation Iceland-Finland, research
2008 Swedish Cultural Foundation, travel China
2007 Swedish Cultural Foundation, solo exhibition
2007 Arts Council of Finland, residency India
2007 Swedish Cultural Foundation, travel India
2006 Swedish Cultural Foundation, solo exhibition
2006 Arts Council of Helsinki Metropolitan Region, work
2005 Finnish Cultural Foundation, artistic work
2005 Oskar Öflunds stiftelse, ceramics kiln
2005 Swedish Cultural Foundation, solo exhibition
2001 Espoo city, artistic work
2000 University of Art and Design, solo exhibition
2000 Esbo Arbis Svenska Kamratförening, travel
Artwork in Collections
2006 Amos Anderson Art Museum
Positions of Trust
2021 - 2024 Espoo Visual Artists, exhibition jury 2009 - 2010 Espoo Visual Artists, member of the board 2001 - 2010 Kuvataidetaloyhdistys Suna ry, founding member, member of the board
Memberships
2004 - Espoo Visual Artists
2004 - 2010 ORNAMO Artists and Designers
2004 - 2010 Artists Association MUU ry