MARI ISOTALO 
(Mari Holopainen)
Visual Artist, Painter
Born 1973 in Kouvola, Finland
Lives and works in Hämeenlinna, Finland
EDUCATION
2016 The Mentor Training of the Experiential Colour Workshop for Babies
2002 Visual Artist, Satakunta Polytechnic, Fine Art Kankaanpää
1996 Clothing Artisan, Institute of Arts and Crafts, Heinola
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS
2021 Bela Biennial, Cable Factory, Helsinki
2019 Peek - Kurkistuksia, Gallery Latern, Chemnitz, Germany
2011 Local - Global, The European Parliament, Bryssel, Belgium
2009 II Festival de Arte Finlândia/Portugal - II Finland/Portugal Art Festival, Galéria do Palacio, Porto, Portugal
2008 Dialog, Group Exhibition of Hämeenlinna & Celle Artists´Association, Celle Gothische Halle, Germany
2008 Group Exhibition of Hämeenlinna & Tavistock Artists´Association, Wharf Gallery, Tavistock, England
2005 Florence International Biennale of Contemporary Art, Italy
2002 Group Exhibition "The Burning North - Le Nord Brulant", Macon, France
GROUP EXHIBITIONS IN FINLAND
2023 Syysloma, Iittala, Hämeenlinna (curated by Veikko Halmetoja)
2023 No Past - Funny Future, Hämeenlinna bus station
2022 Seven artists in Galleria Kantola, Hämeenlinna
2022 Ars-Häme summer exhibition, Hämeenlinna
2021 Wiurila Summer, Halikko
2021 The Kosminen Spring Salon, Helsinki
2019 Summer Exhibition Maila Talvio Salonki, Hartola, Finland
2019 Supersweet Dayreams, Soda Shop Design, Hämeenlinna, Finland
2018 Party, 80th Anniversary Exhibition of the Union of Finnish Art Associations, Art Centre Ahjo, Joensuu Finland
2018 This is where I draw the line, Hämeenlinna Artists´Association
2018 20th Anniversary Exhibition of European Cultural Association, Espoo Cultural Centre
2017 Happiness, Union of Finnish Art Associations, Lapua Art Museum
2015 Due to Sound, Hämeenlinna Art Museum
2012 Kerrostumia, Häme Castle and Hämeenlinna City Library
2011 Nyt2011 - Together, Raisio Museum
2011 Summer Exhibition of Hämeenlinna Artists´Association, Hattula
2011 Group Exhibition Kontakti, Hämeenlinna Art Museum
(Mari Isotalo, Satu Kiuru, Salla Laurinolli, Samuli Laurinolli, Antti Oikarinen, Pilvi Ojala, Vilja Tamminen, Mirva Valvanto)
2010 Yhtymäkohtia, Palsa Webgallery
2010 Haihara 10, Haihara Art Centre, Tampere
2010 H2O10 - Regional Exhibition of Häme, Taidepanimo, Lahti
2010 Group Exhibition Min Kouvola, Kouvola Art Museum
2010 Annual Exhibition of the Hämeenlinna Artists´Association, Hämeenlinna Art Museum
2009 Summer Exhibition, Art Centre Hovinkartano, Hauho
2009 Annual Exhibition of the Hämeenlinna Artists´Association, Hämeenlinna Art Museum
2008 Group Exhibition of Hämeenlinna Artist´s Association and Hämeenlinna Camera Club, Hämeenlinna City Library
2008 Summer Exhibition of the Union of Finnish Art Associations, Art Centre Voipaala, Sääksmäki
2008 Annual Exhibition of the Hämeenlinna Artists´ Association, Hämeenlinna Art Museum
2008 Exhibition of Young Artists of Häme Region, Arx Gallery, Hämeenlinna
2007 Annual Exhibition of the Union of Finnish Art Associations, K.H. Renlund Art Museum, Kokkola
2007 Annual Exhibition of the Hämeenlinna Artists´ Association, Hämeenlinna Art Museum
2006 Osa suurta verkkoa, Lönnström Art Museum, Rauma
2004 Annual Exhibition of the Hämeenlinna Artists´ Association, Art Centre Hovinkartano, Hauho
2004 Summer Exhibition Ars Jok´vars, Jämsä
2004 Group Exhibition Kymmenen väriä, Art Gallery Paperihuone, Hämeenlinna
2003 Exhibition of Young Artists of the Häme Region, The Culture Centre of Hämeenlinna
2002 Group Exhibition Talvisalonki, Gallery 3H+K, Pori
2002 Annual Exhibition of the Hämeenlinna Artists´ Association, Hämeenlinna Art Museum
2002 Open Exhibition for Artists in Satakunta Region, Portait Gallery, Pori
2002 Group Exhibition Pohjoinen Polte, Portait Gallery, Pori
2000 Group Exhibition Naarauksia, Art Gallery Regina, Turku
2000 Exhibition of Young Artists of Häme Region, The Culture Centre of Hämeenlinna
1999 Group Exhibition Motley Group, Art Gallery Tähtikirkas Yö, Jyväskylä
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023 Gallery Pato, Kouvola, Finland
2023 Gallery Paperihuone, Hämeenlinna, Finland
2022 Hämeenlinna Theatre
2020 Hämeenlinna Theatre
2019 Poikilo Gallery, Kouvola Art Museum
2019 Gallery Toivo, Nurmijärvi, Finland
2018 Gallery RaamiDaamit, Hämeenlinna, Finland
2018 Gallery KONE, Hämeenlinna, Finland
2018 City Library of Hämeenlinna, Finland
2017 Café Laurell, Hämeenlinna
2013 Gallery Kapriisi, Tampere, Finland
2012 The Hall Gallery of the Forssa Museum, Forssa, Finland
2012 City Library and Café Laurell, Hämeenlinna, Finland
2010 Old Town Hall Gallery, Museum Centre of Turku, Finland
2010 Poriginal Gallery, Pori, Finland
2009 City Library and Café Laurell, Hämeenlinna, Finland
2009 Art Gallery Ripustus, Hämeenlinna, Finland
2008 Taidepanimo, Lahti, Finland
2007 Art Gallery Artisin, Jyväskylä, Finland
2007 Art Gallery Regina, Turku, Finland
2006 Seinäjoki Art Hall, Finland
2005 Makasiinigalleria, Alajärvi, Finland
2004 Art Centre Ahjo, Joensuu, Finland
2004 Hämeenlinna Technology Centre, Finland
2004 Art Gallery Ripustus, Hämeenlinna, Finland
GRANTS
2021 Arts Promotion Centre Finland
2020 Häme Regional Fund
2020 Arts Promotion Centre Finland
2017 Häme Regional Fund
2017 People´s Cultural Foundation
2013 People´s Cultural Foundation
2011 Häme Regional Fund
2010 The Arts Council of Häme
2010 People´s Cultural Foundation
2009 The Arts Council of Häme
2009 City of Hämeenlinna
2007 Häme Regional Fund
2007 City of Hämeenlinna
2006 Art Association of Hämeenlinna
2004 Häme Regional Fund
RESIDENCES
2017 Marbella, Spain
2001 Alora, Spain
COLLECTIONS
Nurmijärvi Parish
Kanta-Häme Central Hospital
Pohjantähti Mutual Insurance Company
Warmia
Private collections in Finland and abroad
MEMBERSHIPS
Finnish Painters´ Union
Ars-Häme (Regional Association of Professional Artists)
Hämeenlinna Artists´ Association
The European Cultural Association of Finland
Kuvasto ry
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