CURRICULUM VITAE Saara Hannula Contact Details Saara Hannula Hernesaarenkatu 15 B 42, 00150 Helsinki saarahan@gmail.com +358 41 5058 470 www.saarahannula.com Education The Artist as an Organizational Developer (2014) University of the Arts, Theatre Academy Master of Arts (2010) Master Degree Program in Environmental Art Architecture Studies (2000-2006) Aalto University, School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Department of Architecture Graduate Student (1998) Kallio School of Performing Arts Current Positions Doctoral Candidate (2014- ) Teacher and Visiting Lecturer (2011- ) University of the Arts, Theatre Academy, Master s Degree Programme in Choreography University of the Arts, Academy of Fine Arts, Time and Space Arts Artist, Director and Organizer (2006- ) Working both independently and in collaboration with various collectives and art venues (e.g. Baltic Circle Festival, Reality Research Center, Kiasma Theatre, SenseLab) Artistic Work Participatory Performances Utopia Consultation (2012- ) Concept and direction: Saara Hannula Working group: Outi Condit, Talvikki Eerola, Jussi Johnsson, Pekko Koskinen, Minja Mertanen, Risto Santavuori and Sanna Uuttu Utopian Tool Kit - Tools for Everyday Life (2012-2014) Concept and realization: Saara Hannula, Pekko Koskinen, Risto Santavuori and Sanna Uuttu Venues: Performance Studies International, Leeds; World Design Capital Helsinki 2012; Kiasma Theatre 1
Utopia: Hanko (2012) Concept and direction: Pekko Koskinen Working group: Talvikki Eerola, Elissa Eriksson and Saara Hannula Venue: Hangö Teaterträff, Hanko Sacred City (2010-2011) Concept and direction: Saara Hannula, Pekko Koskinen and Tuomas Laitinen Working group: Julius Elo, Yoko Ishiguro, Megumi Kamimura, Daisuke Kishii, Minja Mertanen, Natsuko Tetsuko and Taiyo Tochiaki, Baltic Circle Festival and Keizo Maeda Venue: Baltic Circle Festival, Helsinki / TPAM Yokohama, Japan Naked/Sacred (2010) Direction: Julius Elo Working group: Saara Hannula, Maija Mustonen, Anni Rissanen and Petri Taipale Venue: Valssaamo, Cable Factory, Helsinki Dialogues (2009) Direction: Julius Elo Working group: Saara Hannula, Anna Maria Häkkinen, Maija Mustonen, Jarkko Partanen, Linda Priha, Anni Rissanen and Petri Taipale Venue: /teatteri.nyt-festivaali, Kiasma Theatre Realm of the Invisible (2008) Direction: Julius Elo and Tuomas Laitinen Working group: Saara Hannula, Anna Maria Häkkinen, Suvi Leppänen, Minja Mertanen, Janne Pellinen, Linda Priha, Iiris Raipala and Petri Taipale Spatial design: Saara Hannula Light design: Tomi Humalisto Sound design: Kimmo Modig Venue:/theatre.now Festival, Kiasma Theatre Renunciation (2008) Direction: Julius Elo and Tuomas Laitinen Working group: Titta Halinen, Saara Hannula, Anna Maria Häkkinen, Suvi Leppänen, Minja Mertanen, Janne Pellinen and Maria Ruostepuro Venue: Private villa, Laajasalo, Helsinki Performance Installations ImMaterial Behavior (2009) Concept, direction and spatial design: Saara Hannula Performance: Saara Hannula and Anna Maria Häkkinen Video: Alan Prohm Venue:/theatre.now Festival, Kiasma Theatre Walking on the Water (2009) Direction: Eero-Tapio Vuori Choreography: Helena Ratinen Performance: Saara Hannula, Minja Mertanen and Helena Ratinen Production: Theatre ARKI and Kiasma Theatre Venue: Kiasma Theatre Politics of Silence (2007) Direction: Julius Elo, Anna Jussilainen and Tuomas Laitinen Working group: Saara Hannula, Minja Mertanen, Janne Saarakkala and Petri Taipale Venues: Kamppi Shopping Centre, Kiasma Theatre and Korjaamo Cultural Factory, Helsinki 2
The BodyBuilding Project (2007) Working group: Daria Faïn, Scott Elliot, Christina Guerrero Harmon, Saara Hannula, Robert Kocik, Elisa Laurila, Riikka Notkola and Alan Prohm Venue: Watermill Center, Watermill, NY Tie (2007) Concept and choreography: Saara Hannula Performance: Tiinaerika Aalto and Saara Hannula Venue: Livejournal Festival, Anna Ahmatova Museum, St. Petersburg Stage Performances Karnologia (2010-2011) Direction: Akseli Aittomäki Performance: Saara Hannula, Tuukka Jukola, Jenni Kokkomäki, Marko Pakarinen and Juha Sääski Production: Pluckhouse Venue: Pluckhouse, Helsinki Hana to Shi (2006-2007) Choreography: Ken Mai Performance: Akseli Aittomäki, Saara Hannula, Johanna MacDonald, Minja Mertanen, Sani Rounakari and Juha Sääski Production: Pluckhouse Venues: Pluckhouse, Helsinki, and Central Exhibition Hall Manege, St. Petersburg Urban Art Pause (2009-2010) Master s Thesis at the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Department of Art Concept and direction: Saara Hannula Performance: 50 voluntary participants Venues: Square of the Three Smiths, Helsinki and Olohuone 306,4km2 Festival, Turku Paikalla (2009) Concept and realization: Saara Hannula Venue: Olohuone 306,4km2 Festival, Turku Suunta (2006-2008) Concept, design and supervision: Esa Ruskeepää and Saara Hannula Realization: City of Espoo Location: Finnoontie Traffic Circle, Espoo Educational Work Situation Laboratory (2012- ) A semester-long series of workshops University of the Arts, Academy of Fine Arts, Time and Space Arts Urban Research Project (2012- ) A semester-long series of workshops and lectures Creative Encounters: Tools for Interaction (2014) An intensive workshop for teachers in adult education Osava, Helsinki From Spaces to Situations (2013) A week-long intensive workshop University of the Arts, Theatre Academy, Common Studies 3
Mentoring (2013) Maria Baroncea, Master s Thesis Solo Dance Authorship, Inter-University Centre for Dance Berlin (HZT) Experimental Urban Culture (2013) A two-day workshop Helsinki City Library, Meeting Point Art, Society and Communities (2012-2013) A year-long seminar University of the Arts, Theatre Academy, Contemporary Theatre Studies Architecture and Design Pedagogy (2011-2012) A semester-long lecture course Choreographing Reality (2012) A keynote lecture as a part of Erasmus Intensive Programme University of the Arts, Theatre Academy, Master s Degree Programme in Choreography Utopian Choreography (2012) A two-week intensive workshop as a part of Erasmus Intensive Programme University of the Arts, Theatre Academy, Master s Degree Programmes in Choreography Gender-Specific Space (2007) A keynote lecture at the international Livejournal Festival Anna Ahmatova Museum, St. Petersburg Suburban Walk (2005-2006) An urban workshop for children and youth Sotunki High School and Vantaa Nature School, Vantaa Tree House Camp (2005-2006) A series of week-long workshops for children Arkki Architecture School for Children and Youth Organizational Work Skiing On Skin (2007-2010, 2014- ) An annual contact improvisation festival Organization: Panu Erästö, Saara Hannula, Ville Johansson, Anna Jussilainen, Ilona Kenova, Jarno Mäkelä, Mirva Mäkinen, Ulla Mäkinen, Iiris Raipala, Terhi Rasilo, Petri Taipale, Annukka Toivonen, Sanna Valkeapää, Päivi Vettenranta, Juha Viitamäki, etc. Venue: Kisakeskus, Fiskars Performative Utopias (2013) A three-day seminar and series of workshops Coordination: Saara Hannula (RRC) and Katja Tolonen (Baltic Circle) and Baltic Circle Festival Venue: Baltic Circle Festival AATA - Art and Activism (2013) A network for artists and activists in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area Coordination: Saara Hannula and Satu Herrala Alternative Economics, Alternative Societies & Take the Square (2013) A workshop and lecture by Oliver Ressler Organization: Saara Hannula (RRC) and Sanni Pajula (Kiasma Theatre), Kiasma Theatre, Pori Art Musem, Performance Center and the Austrian Embassy in Helsinki Venue: Kiasma Theatre 4
UrbanUtopia (2012) Concept and coordination: Saara Hannula Working group: Eeva Berglund, Talvikki Eerola, Elissa Eriksson, Jari-Pekka Kola, Pekko Koskinen, Jussi Johnsson, Elisa Laurila, Minja Mertanen, Heli Mäkinen, Alan Prohm and Sanna Uuttu and World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 Venue: WDC Pavilion, Helsinki The opening seminar of the Leader Program (2012) Design, coordination and realization: Saara Hannula, Jussi Johnsson and Pekko Koskinen Speakers: Tuomo Alasoini, Merja Fischer, Lauri Ihalainen, Anu Järvensivu, Hanno Nevanlinna, Nuppu Rouhiainen, Ari Rämö, Janne Tienari and Annu Tuominen Production: Tekes Venue: Finlandia House, Helsinki Performance Compost (2012) A three-week long performing art event Design and coordination: Saara Hannula, Tuomas Laitinen, Elina Latva, Kimmo Modig, Sanni Pajula, Nora Rinne, Jonna Strandberg and Jenna Sutela Production: Kiasma Theatre Venue: Kiasma Contemporary Art Museum, Helsinki Utopia Workshop (2012) A participatory workshop Direction: Saara Hannula and Tuomas Laitinen Realization: Anniina Kangasniemi and Mari Kanervaniemi Venue: Performance Compost, Kiasma Contemporary Art Museum, Helsinki Utopian Zone (2012) A week-long series of events Concept and coordination: Saara Hannula, Pekko Koskinen and Tuomas Laitinen Venue: Performance Center, Helsinki Residencies Utopia Consultation (2013) A two-week artist residency Menu Spaustuve, Vilnius Time Room (2013) A two-week artist residency Okasroosikese Loss, Tallinn Time Fest (2013) A two-week event and artist residency Timelab, Ghent Stitching Time (2011) A two-week artist residency SenseLab, Montreal Walking on the Water (2008) A two-week group residency Koneen säätiö, Saaren kartano FORCE MAJEURE: The BodyBuilding Project (2007) A week-long group residency Chez Bushwick, New York The BodyBuilding Project (2007) A three-week group residency Watermill Center Autumn Artists-in-Residence, Watermill Center, Watermill, NY 5
Grants and Prizes Arts Promotion Center Finland project grant (2014) Finnish Cultural Foundation grant for artistic work (2014) Kone Foundation grant for artistic work at the Reality Research Center (2012) Kone Foundation grant for setting up a network for urban activism and development (2012) Finnish Art Council grant for the realization of UrbanUtopia (2012) Kone Foundation grant for artistic work at the Reality Research Center (2011) Alfred Kordelin Foundation grant for artistic work (2011) Kesko stipendium for successful studies at the Aalto University (2010) Finnish Cultural Foundation grant for the realization of a master s thesis (2010) 2nd prize in a competition regarding the renewal of the entrance at Siltasaarenkatu 13, Helsinki (2008) 2nd prize in an art competition for a pedestrian area in Helsinki (2008) 1st prize in a landscape art competition in Espoo. Saara Hannula and Esa Ruskeepää (2006) Publications Esitys kehon tilana & Kohtaamisen tilassa (2011) Essays in the book Kokeva keho. Ajatuksia katsojan kehosta esityksessä Todellisuuden tutkimuskeskuksen esitysten valossa. Editors: Julius Elo and Tuomas Laitinen Publisher: Reality Research Center Lähiökävely. Opettajan opas (2006) A guide book for architecture education in primary and secondary schools Publisher: Vantaan Luontokoulu, Vantaa Pahan maan perilliset ja Heideggerin alkuperäinen etiikka (2005) An essay in the online journal mustekala.info Commissions of Trust Head of Research (2012-2013) Reality Research Center Member of the Board (2011-2012) Performance Center Chairman of the Board (2011) Reality Research Center Memberships +Studio (2012- ) Presentaatio ry (2010- ) Esitystaiteen keskus ry (2010- ) Todellisuuden tutkimuskeskus ry (2008- ) Helsingin kontakti-improvisaatioyhdistys ry (2007- ) 6