HANNU HYRSKE

Born on 4th August 1949, Helsinki
Married, three children, lives in Järvenpää

STUDIES

University of Industrial Arts in Helsinki, Department of Graphic Arts 1970-1973,
Department of Photography 1973-1976, Graduated 1976

FURTHER STUDIES

Tempera technique, FOT 2004
2nd International Printmaking Conference Impact 2001
Image on, PHA 2001
Course in Polymere Gravure, FOT 1998
Course in Bookbinding, FOT 1997
Camera Workshop of Iisalmi conducting by Ben Fernandes 1984
Camera Workshop of Iisalmi conducting by Arno-Rafael Minkkinen 1982
Portrait Painting, Finnish Cultural Fund 1976

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

Galleria Cupido, Tukholma 2010
Taidekeskus Retretti, Punkaharju 2010
7 kuvantekijää, Iitti 2010
Galerie Oljemark, Helsinki 2007, 2010
Voimaviivoja, Kälviä 2008
Zelenogorsk, Russia 2006
Buchholz, Germany 2005
Galleria Spazio Aperto, Venice, Italy 2005
Vàc, Hungary
Pinta, Tuusula 2004, 2005, Budapest Hungary 2006, Hyvinkää 2007, Balatonfured Hungary 2007
Värinää-kulttuuriviikko 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Mäntän kuvataideviikot 2004
PHA, Kerava Art Museum 2003
Värittä, Järvenpää 2003
Finnish Ex Libris, Iittala 2003
Galleria Leonardo, Tampere 2002, 2005
Järvenpää-talo 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
4th Mini Print Exhibition, Argentina 2000
2nd International Ex Libris Exhibiton, Croate 1999
The 2000 Foundation, Holland 1999
Miniprint International, Barcelona, Osaka, Wingfield etc. 1992, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999
Summer Exhibition of Pyhäniemi Mansion 1991, 1992, 1994, 1999
Suvi-Pinx 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
JTS 40th Anniversary Exhibition 1998
Stadsgalerie, Gouda, Holland 1998
JTS Exhibition, Forssa 1997
Taidekesä Onnela, Tuusula 1993, 1994
Katson ihmistä, Järvenpää 1993
Halcyon Days, Helsinki 1992
Galleria Joutsenniemi, Kerava 1986
Finnish Photography, U.S.A. 1976-1977
Two Dozen, Oulu, Kemi, Kajaani, 1976
Finnish Watercolour, Taidehalli, Helsinki 1975
Pieniä kuvia, Helsinki 1974
Valtakunnan näyttely, Turku/Jyväskylä 1975-1976
Young Artists Exhibition 1970, 1975
The Union of Finnish Art Associations 1970
Art Academy of Finland 1969, 1971

PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS

Helsinki Galleria Duetto 1988, 1990, 1998, 2002, 2005, 2008,
other galleries 1969, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1982, 2000
Kaustinen Chamber Music Week 2010
Pietarsaari, Sikurimuseo 2008
Tuusula, Gustavelund 2008
Strasbourg, Galerie Aquatinte 2005
Venice, Centro Culturale Candiani 2004
Kotka, Galleria Savarte 2001
Barcelona 2000
Voipaalan taidekeskus 2000
Institute Finlandais, Paris 1999
www.amagallery.net 1998, 2000
Mikkeli 1993
Kuopio 1993
Tampere 1991
Turku 1990, 2003
Kouvola 1986
Järvenpää 1980, 1994

COLLECTIONS

Albertina, Wien
Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo
Sara Hildènin taidemuseo, Finland
K.H.Renlundin museo, Finland
The City of Helsinki
The Commune of Tuusula, Finland
The City of Järvenpää
The city of Lorenskog, Norway
The City of Vàc, Hungary
The City of Jogeva, Etonia
The Congregation of Järvenpää, Finland
Modern Art Collection, Finland
Sanoma Oy, finland
Leonardo da Vilhun Foundation, Finland
Järvenpään käräjäoikeus
The Elanto Collection, Finland
Hôtel Chevillon, France
Mark Twain Center, Hannibal USA

PRIZES, GRANTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Arts Council of Finlad, Public Display Grant 2005
The Finnish Cultural Foundation 2000-2003
The Cultural Citizen of Järvenpää 2001
Mini Print International de Cadaques 1st. prize 1999
The Finnish Cultural Foundation 1997
Kameralehti Photo Contest 2nd. prize 1978
Nikon Photo Contest International 1st. prize 1975

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Teacher of Fine Arts, The Academy of Pekka Halonen 2001-2010
Teacher of Fine Arts, Adult Education Centre, Vantaa 2007-2010
Teacher of Etching and Engraving, Open University 1995-1996, 1997-1998, Fine Arts 2002-2003
Teacher of Fine Arts, Adult Education Centre, Järvenpää 1981-1983, 1987-2000
Cultural Adviser of the City of Järvenpää 1987-1988
Teacher of Fine Arts, the Järvenpää Art School for Children 1981-1996
Teacher of Photography, the University of Industrial Arts in Helsinki 1982-1991
Numerous illustrations in periodicals, newspapers and books since 1970

MEMBERSHIPS

Artist Association of Finland
Finnish Painters Union
Society of Finnish Graphic Artists
Society of Tempera Painters, UK
Drawing Academy
The Gouda Group
Pinta Group