Young artist of year 2016 – SAMK congratulates

Artist Reima Nevalainen has been nominated as the young artist of year 2016 in Finland. The reward includes a grant of 20,000 euros and an opportunity for a private exhibition in Tampere Art Museum and in Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, the museum of history and contemporary art in Turku.

Reima Nevalainen is a painter who focuses on people, in particular, people battered by life. He is also Bachelor of Culture and Art, and SAMK alumnus from Kankaanpää Fine Arts.

The Young Artist of the Year Event is a national event which promotes contemporary art and initiates discussion. The reward is intended for young, internationally interesting, Finnish artists under 35 years. The event is arranged by the city of Tampere and Tampere Art Museum. The young artist of the year is chosen by a group of art experts.

Read more about the artist and the event

In the cover photo: Anatomical study I, 2015. Both photos are from Tampere Art Museum website.

 

 

The physiotherapist of year 2015 – SAMK congratulates

Master in Health Care (in physiotherapy) Paulina Iiskala has been chosen as the physiotherapist of year 2015. She works as a sales and development manager in Laitila Health Home. Ms. Iiskala is SAMK’s alumna.

Paulina Iiskala works actively to promote the rehabilitation of the elderly at home. She has also designed a rehabilitation concept for peace keepers disabled in difficult crisis management tasks.

The physiotherapist of the year is chosen by the Finnish Association of Physiotherapists (FAP) and Tempur Finland LtD.

The photo is from the website of the Finnish Association of Physiotherapists (FAP).

 

 

MONTHLY IMAGE: Night

Riikka Puumalainen, Night, metal graphics, 19,5 x 28,8 cm, 2015

My subjects often arise from nature or from the human’s relationship with nature. I like to use colours on a wide scale. Each work defines the colours used in it; even black and white works are possible. Night is an expression of my other subject area, the person’s inner life and feelings. I use a lot of symbolism in my work.

I’m interested in many graphic techniques but so far I have mostly used metal graphics and wood drawings. Besides graphics I also paint in water colours and combine this technique with ink. However, when I graduate, I want to work as a professional graphic designer.

contact:riikka.puumalainen @ gmail . com, www.riikkapuumalainen.wix.com/nupputarha