SAMULI ALONEN Portfolio

SAMULI ALONEN Portfolio

Introduction of the artist Samuli Alonen (born 1977) grew up in a family where making art was always present and children were encouraged to act on their talent. Samuli who was interested in handicrafts later graduated from Kuopio academy of design in 2000. While studying design, Samuli got interested in working with bronze and right after graduating he desided to start his own business at the Pykälistö watch house area. In the beginning of his time in Pykälistö, Samuli consentrated on forged pieces and everyday objects. He became more and more interested in bronze and moved from blacksmithing to making bronze work. One of his signature work being the sympathetic "Citybirds" that have flown all over the world. The birds evolve, live and learn with their creator. Samuli also creates large sized public works from which some can be seen at the Pykälistö area. Education and experience: Opening of his studio, 2001 Working in the Art Foundry of Lapinlahti, 1999 Apprentice of Pauno Pohjalainen, renowned Finnish artist, 1998-2000 Design Academy of Kuopio, 1997-2000 Handicrafts and Arts Educational Institution of Central Finland, 1994-1996 Excursions: Paris France, Amsterdam The Netherlands, Barcelona Spain, Reykjavik Iceland, Dresden Germany and St. Petersburg Russia Public sculptures: City of Jyväskylä HB Betoniteollisuus Ltd., Jyväskylä Konnevesi, Siikakoski The Municipality of Jyväskylä The Parish of Laukaa C-type - award, Jyväskylä Junior Chamber of Commerce ALVARI- award, Jyväskylä Junior Chamber of Commerce

Jyväskylän Energia Ltd. The Parish of Luhanka Neste Oil Rally - World Rally Championship award Viitasaari Positions of trust and memberships: Jyväskylä Society of Artists Ornamo, national central organization of designers Jyväskylän ammattiopisto, Representative for culture Jyväskylän käsityöläisten säätiö Keski-Suomen käsi-ja taideteollisuusyhdistys Clients ALVARI-Award - City of Jyväskylä and the Junior Chamber of Commerce The Central Finland Health Care District/ The Central Finland Central Hospital The Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions SAK The city of Jyväskylä The city of Jämsänkoski The Craft Museum of Finland Finnish Air force, Department of Communication The Finnish Association of Entertainment Singers The Finnish Stone Center HB-Betoniteollisuus Ltd. Hotel Ambassador, St. Petersburg Hotel Chalet Ruka Peak, Kuusamo House for Europe, Hengelo, Holland Keskisuomalainen- newspaper Metalworkers Union The municipality of Kinnula The municipality of Petäjävesi The municipality of Pihtipudas OP Bank Group / Central Finland Outokumpu Oyj Palokka Comprehensive School Palokka, Pelimannitalo The rural community of Jyväskylä Senate Properties Shanghai, China SKANSKA constructions Vapo Group Ltd. In private collections of companies and private collectors all over Europe Grants and Awards: Finnish Deafblind association & Association of Finnish sculptors: The most touching piece of Art 2011, Winner of public vote. City of Jyväskylä, Cultural Affairs, targeted grant 2011 City of Jyväskylä, Cultural Affairs, targeted grant 2010 Arts Council of Central Finland, targeted grant, 2010

City of Jyväskylä, Cultural Affairs, targeted grant 2009 The Arts Council of Finland, targeted grant, 2008 Arts Council of Central Finland, targeted grant, 2008 City of Jyväskylä, targeted grant, 2007 The Arts Council of Finland, targeted grant, 2006 City of Jyväskylä, Cultural Affairs, targeted grant 2005 Entrepreneur of the Year in Tourism in Jyväskylä Region, 2005 The Finnish Cultural Foundation / Foundation of Central Finland, 2005 Handicrafts Foundation of Jyväskylä, 2004 The Arts Council of Central Finland, 2003 Arts Council of Finland, 2002 The Finnish Cultural Foundation / Foundation of Central Finland, 2002 Young Entrepreneur of the Year in Central Finland, 2002 Award from the competition: Pohjola- startti, 2001 Handicrafts Foundation of Jyväskylä, 2000 Handicrafts Foundation of Jyväskylä, 1999 The Arts Council of Central Finland, 1999 1st place in Design contest of fireplaces, organized by University of Art and Design and Tunnelmauuni (co), 1998 Exhibitions: Art Kaarisilta, Helsinki 2011 Kautta rantain, Jämsä 2011 ArtHelsinki 2011/ Galleria Contempo, Helsinki 2011 Viitasaari 2011 Galleria Contempo, Helsinki 2011 Ornamo, Helsinki 2011 Antique & Art Fair, Helsinki 2010-2011 Tampere-talo, Tampere 2010 Pori 2010 Museum of Central Finland, Jyväskylä 2010 Art Forum, Jyväskylä 2010 Forma fair Helsinki Design nyt, Helsinki 2009 Hartola 2009 Ornamo, Helsinki 2009 Suolahti 2009 Galleria Contempo, Helsinki 2009 Ilmarisen Perilliset, Suomen käsityön museo 2009 Jyväskylän Taiteilijaseuran 63. vuosinäyttely 2008 Valo on Jyväskylässä 2008 Keski-Suomi muotoilee ` 08, The Craft Museum of Finland 2008 Ornamo Sales Exhibition, Helsinki, 2008 Ornamo Sales Exhibition, Helsinki, 2007 Gallery Heinzel, Aberdeen, Scotland 2007 The 62nd Anniversary Exhibition of Jyväskylä Art Society, 2007 House for Europe, Hengelo, Holland 2006 (in cooperation with Benelux-institute) Pykälistö Summer Exhibition, Jyväskylä, 2006 The National Metal Art Weeks, Ulvila, 2006 The Finnish Stone Center, Juuka, 2006 The 61st Anniversary Exhibition of Jyväskylä Art Society, 2006

The Craft Museum of Finland, Siirtymä- 100 years of Handicrafts and Art in Central Finland, 2005 The World of Forms Summer Exhibition in Pykälistö, 2005 Habitare-Fair, Helsinki, 2005 The 2005 World Exposition, Aichi, Japan, 2005 Finnfest, Hamburg, Germany, 2004 Artist Incidents in The Jyväskylä Art Museum, Jyväskylä 2004 Hartola Holiday Home Fair, Hartola, 2004 On the rails -Summer Exhibition, Pykälistö, 2004 Benelux-institute, Belgium, 2003 The 90th anniversary exhibition of Handicrafts and Arts Association of Central Finland, 2003 The Summer Exhibition of Pykälistö, 2003 The Kuusamo Hall, Kuusamo, 2003 Laukaa Housing Fair, Laukaa, 2003 Light in granite in The Craft Museum of Finland, 2003

Selected Photos of Sculptures: City Birds Hummeri

Kotilomarkkinat Catch

Golden egg Soaring ones

Migration Public Sculptures Junamies in Winter & Autumn, Jyväskylä

First Class, Jyväskylä City moose, Jyväskylä

Spot in the sun, Jyväskylä /together with Kari Alonen Peacock Butterlfly, Turku

Citybirds, visiting Turku Ladder of knowledge, Jyväskylä

Contact Information Samuli Alonen tel. +358 400 121420 samuli.alonen@designalonen.fi www.designalonen.fi Photo on the cover by Jaakko Järvinen