in-camera photo experiments inspired by dreams, supernatural and a childhood’s memory of a mystic kaleidoscope.
Ps. No photoshop.
in-camera photo experiments inspired by dreams, supernatural and a childhood’s memory of a mystic kaleidoscope.
Ps. No photoshop.
in-camera photo experiments inspired by dreams, supernatural and a childhood’s memory of a mystic kaleidoscope.
Ps. No photoshop.
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ANNA–KAARINA GREUS
Born 2nd Feb 1987, Oulu, Finland
Photo Artist and Unit Still Photographer
Living & working in Helsinki, Finland
Candidate Member of the Finnish Association of Photographic Artists
EDUCATION
Self-taught photographer, since 2007
Bachelor of Media (Cinematography & Editing)
Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences, 2012
Matriculation Examination
Recognition: Religious Education
Pateniemi Highschool, 2006
AWARDS
2021
Honourable Mention
Picture: Valley of Fairy’s Lanterns
Category: Art of Nature
Kuusamo Nature Photo XXVI
2021
10th place
Category: Northern Ostrobothnia
Picture: Treasure of Iso-Kraaseli
Kuusamo Nature Photo XXVI
2020
Representing Finland on finalists’ category:
Nature (Wildlife / Landscape)
Picture: Cosmos
World Photographic Cup
2019
Gold Medal
Picture: Cosmos
Category: Nature (Wildlife / Landscape)
Finnish Photo Awards
1994
Talent of the Year 1994
Art & Drawing
Asema Elementary School
PHOTO SERIES
2021 ➳ 2022
Light-Emitting Dreams
LED
7 photo / light installationworks
Collaboration with Timo Remes
2019
Cosmic Radiance
Kosmista valoa
10 Viscom photo prints for outdoors
2018
Dream Garden
Unitarha
12 glass photo prints
GRANTS
2021
Purpose: ’Light-Emitting Dreams’ -exhibition costs
Granting Agency: Finnfoto – Finnish Photography Associations
EXHIBITIONS
Solo Exhibitions
2022
Light-Emitting Dreams
Ränni-galleria
selected through open call
Kulttuuribingo
Oulu
Light-Emitting Dreams
Teijon Masuuni
selected through open call
Iron works village of Teijo,
Salo
2020
Dream Garden
The Gallery of the Pyhäjoki Library
Pyhäjoki
2019
Cosmic Radiance
Oikokatu Photos
selected through open call
outdoor exhibition
The Centre of Creative Photography
Jyväskylä
Dream Garden
The Centre of Borderline Knowledge
Helsinki
Dream Garden
Fotocentrum Raseborg
selected through open call
Karjaa
2018
Dream Garden
(my first exhibition)
Pictures of the Month
selected through open call
Northern Photographic Centre
Oulu
Group Shows
2022
Nuutajärvi Lux
selected through open call:
4 photo / light installations from series Light-Emitting Dreams
Curators: Jussi Kamunen (light art) and Alma Jantunen (glass art)
Nuutajärvi Glass Village
10x15
10x15 cm photographs (total of forty-eight) from 13 artists
selected through open call: 6 photographs
Galleria Kyy
Tampere
2021
Kaarisilta Biennale Goes Green 2021
selected through open call:
3 photo / light installations from series Light-Emitting Dreams
Curator: Photo artist Ilkka Halso
Kaarisilta Art & Activity Center
Ersta Mansion
Villähde / Lahti
Nature Photo 2021 Award Winning Images
Kuusamo Nature Photo Festival XXVI
Kuusamo Hall
Kuusamo
2019
Finnish Photo Awards Goes World Photographic Cup
Winning photos of FPA (forming the National Team for WPC 2020)
Rajala Pro Shop Gallery
Helsinki
Exhibitions Abroad
2019
Impressions of A Butterfly in The Dream Garden
Double Exhibition, with Tiina Mäki
Studio Jala Konst & Hantwerk
Haparanda, Sweden
I’m open for some nice ideas! Contact me!
WORKS IN COLLECTIONS
2019
Work: Soul Flight
Alternative title: Merbirds
1st edition
From series: Dream Garden
Fotocentrum Raseborg
Karjaa, Finland
WORK EXPERIENCE
2011–2012
Photojournalist
Pohjolan Sanomat
Kemi, Finland
SINCE 2011
Portrait photography
Documentary wedding photography
SINCE 2013
Unit Stills Photographer in Television Productions
Production Companies / TV Channels:
Warner Bros. International Television Production Finland
Ten Production House
Eyeworks Finland
Rabbit Films
ITV Finland
Nelonen
MTV
Yle
Productions:
The Great Bake Off Finland, seasons 5 & 6
Soundtrack of Love Finland, season 1
Four Weddings Finland, season 3
The Apprentice Finland, season 6
Ropecon: Chaos and Order
The Farm Finland, season 1
Bachelor Finland, season 1
Makumuistoja, season 1
Amerikan unelmavävy
Mira ja miljoonakodit
Kevyttä yläpilveä
Ihan kuin ihmiset
Alasti-klubi
2015
Photo Editor (fashion and art ) & Studio Assistant
Fashion Photographer and Photo Artist Kira Gluschkoff
Photo Agency Pick Me
Helsinki, Finland
Customers:
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Ateneum Art Museum: Wet plate collodium photo series for the exhibition ’8 Exposures – New Views on Tapio Wirkkala’
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Helsinki-Filmi: Tom of Finland
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Marimekko
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Olivia Magazine
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Bonnier
PUBLICATIONS
Books & Magazines
2021
Kaarisilta Biennale 2021 Yearbook
Catalogue: introducing exhibition’s artists
175 pages
see pp. 106–107 for Anna K Greus’ & Timo Remes’ bios
Publisher: Kaarisilta ry
Rudolf, Kohtaloita: Heijastuksia henkimaailmasta
Cover art, piece: Ancient Gods
Spiritual poetry book
Author: Anne-Mari Rask
2019
Finnish Photo Awards 2019 Yearbook
Catalogue: Gallery of winners & finalists
Publisher: The Finnish Professional Photographers’ Association
Lady Green, Vihreillä vainiolla: Runoja horisontin tuolta puolen
Cover art, piece: Time Travel
Spiritual poetry book
Author: Anne-Mari Rask
2016
Uforaportti 22–23 (Ufo Report)
Cover art, piece: Falling Stars
Annual book
Publisher: Finnish UFO Research Association
2015
SuomiLove: Laulukirja
Cover art: Portraits of Finnish musicians
Song book based on a TV-show: Soundtrack of Love (Finland)
Publisher: F-Kustannus
2015–2012
Pohjolan Sanomat, Lapin Kansa, Kainuun Sanomat
Journalism photography
Publisher: Alma Media
Album Covers
2022
Tummat väreet
H a v i n a
Finland
2019
Seashell
Maria Chiara Delli Santi
Italy
2018
Kotkan siivillä
Eikka Kyröläinen
Finland
On elämä laina
Erin
Finland
2016
The Best of 2013–2016
Club For Five
Finland
AND THE OTHER STUFF
2017
Interview for a Bachelor’s Thesis:
The Role of Photographs in the Marketing of Finnish TV-Series
Author: Kirsikka Lyhteilä
Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Degree Programme in Film and Television:
Cinematography and Lighting
Find it here:
https://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/138539
Curriculum Vitae
