Tommi Pasanen
b. 1995, Oulu
Lives and works in Helsinki
My practice is based on painting’s extensive traditions. Material enquiry is at the center of my work and I approach painting as a three-dimensional object, rather than an illusion of an image on canvas. History of oils, pigments and wood and their use in painting has been in my focus in recent years. By creating close relationship with materials I also strenghten my relationship with surroundings. Painting has become a method to familiarize myself with this world.
Education
2022 – MFA, Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts, Helsinki
2018 – 2021 BFA, Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts, Helsinki
Exhibitions
2023 Syyssalonki (group), tm-gallery
2023 Kuvan Kevät (MFA exhibition), Kuva/Tila
2022 Laajasalo Summer Exhibition
(duo with Toivo Heinimäki), Outdoors in Köökarinkenttä
2021 Kosminen Kevätsalonki (group), Kosminen gallery
2021 BFA Exhibition, Kuva/Tila
Memberships
Finnish Painter’s Union
Works in Collections
Finnish State Art Commission (Valtion taideteostoimikunta)
Finnish Art Society – Art Lottery 2023 (Suomen Taideyhdistys, teosarpajaiset)
Private collections