Sisko MäättäOulu
Osaaminen
taidemaalari
muotoilu, käsityö/muu
Oma kuvaus
Olen tunneihminen, rakastan luontoa ja tunnen myös näkymättömän maailman läsnäolon. Luonnosta ammennan voimaa ja energiaa sekä inspiroidun. Minua kiehtoo kaikki vanhat tarinat keijukaisista, maahisista ja menninkäisistä. Työskentelen eri tunnetilojen lävitse, jolloin näen maailman eri värisuodattimien kautta. Näkymättömyys ilmestyy joskus myös näkyväksi töissäni itseni siihen vaikuttamatta.
Olen maalannut vesi-, peite-, öljy- ja akryyliväreillä sekä tehnyt joitakin tussi-, tekstiili- ja huovutustöitä. Nykyään maalaan pääasiassa akryyliväreillä.
Kaikenlaiset käsityöt ovat olleet aina lähellä sydäntäni. Vuosien varrella on syntynyt myös satoja onnittelu- ja joulukortteja.
Olen saanut innostuksen taiteen tekemiseen syntymälahjana, jonka lisäksi olen lukenut taidealan kirjallisuutta ja osallistunut taidekursseille (kuten öljyväri, vesiväri, keramiikka, huovutus). Maalaustekniikkaa minulle opetti oululainen taiteilija Tauno Ohenoja.
Toimiessani IT -alalla erikoissuunnittelijana intoni taiteeseen säilyi, vaikka aikaa taiteen tekemiseen oli vähemmän. Eläkkeelle jäätyäni sain vihdoin mahdollisuuden toimia kokopäiväisenä taiteilijana.
SISKO MÄÄTTÄ – CV
CONTACT
• E-mail: siskokaarina.maatta@gmail.com
• Instagram: @siskomart
• Facebook: sisko.maatta.9
• Websites / Portfolios:
o ARTBOXY Profile
o Taidesivut.net
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ARTIST STATEMENT
Born in Oulu (1951), art has been a concrete and lifelong part of my journey through drawing and painting. Although I previously built a diverse, multi-professional career as a special planner and trainer, my creative roots run deep as the daughter of a carpenter. I have developed my artistic practice independently and through various courses, most notably under the guidance of the Oulu-based artist Tauno Ohenoja. Upon retiring, I fulfilled my long-held dream of dedicating myself to creating art nearly full-time.
My inspiration springs from a lifelong connection to creativity and a profound dialogue with nature. I am deeply captivated by the unique beauty of the changing seasons, as well as folklore stories of nature spirits, elves, and gnomes, which energize and inspire my practice. Concurrently, the vulnerability of the natural world reflects as a poignant concern in my work.
As an intuitive and emotional person, I sense the presence of the unseen world, which often manifests visually in my art without conscious intervention. Working through different emotional states allows me to perceive the world through shifting color filters.
My work does not adhere to a single style; instead, it fluidly merges elements of Impressionism, Abstraction, and Realism. I continuously experiment with various techniques, creating works in acrylic and mixed media, as well as incorporating recycled materials such as paper, felt, and fabric scraps. My artistic drive is further continuously fueled and enriched by visits to renowned international galleries and museums.
My artistic philosophy is guided by my personal motto:
"There is but a fleeting moment here, so I shape it by living.
I no longer rush in vain, lest many years flash by.
I pause in this very moment – and find myself living a lighter life.
I feel the gentle wind on my skin, the warmth of the sun and its great light.
I listen to the melody of birdsong, and notice the vibrant canvas of nature's colors.
I also listen to the silence, where one can experience the clarity of eternity."
— Sisko Määttä
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EDUCATION AND ART STUDIES
• 1988 – Graduate in Business and Administration (Merkonomi), Vocational Business College
• 1984 – Matriculation Examination (Ylioppilastutkinto), Kastelli Adult High School (Kastellin aikuislukio)
• 1976–1977 – Oil Painting, Art Club
• Other artistic training and courses:
o Watercolor painting course
o Ceramics course
o Felting courses (2 courses)
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
• 2023 – International Prize Michelangelo "The Genius of Italy", Teatro Italy, Rome, Italy (Curators: Dr. S. Russo & Dr. F. S. Russo)
• 2023 – Top Artists, The protagonists of contemporary art, Palace of St. Theodore, Venice, Italy (Curators: S. Russo & F. S. Russo)
• 2023 – International Prize PEGASUS, Scuola Grande of San Teodoro, Venice, Italy (Curators: Dr. S. Russo & Dr. F. S. Russo)
• 2023 – International Prize LEONARDO DA VINCI, National Museum of Science and Technology, Milan, Italy (Selected by S. Russo & F. S. Russo)
• 2023 – International Prize DONATELLO, Borghese Palace, Florence, Italy (Curators: S. Russo & F. S. Russo)
• 2021 – The ARTBOXY Artist Sponsorship / Thomson Art Prize, Thompson Gallery, Zug, Switzerland
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PUBLICATIONS
• 2025 – La Toscana Nuova (Luglio/Agosto 2025): "La voce della natura", Appunti D’Arte, Daniela Pronesti (1-page article)
• 2023 – La Toscana Nuova (6/2023): "Dentro la natura, lungo I sentieri delle favole", Occhio critic, Daniela Pronesti (2-page article)
• 2023 – Guto Ajayu Culture: Art Anthology VI Book, Madrid, Spain (ISBN-registered art book, 5 pages of introduction and artwork features)
• 2023 – Worldwide Contemporary Art 2023–24, Flyer Art Gallery (International art catalog, curated by Prof. E. M. Eleuteri)
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MEMBERSHIPS
• 2023– – Finnish Art Society (Suomen taideyhdistys)
• 2020– – Finnish Artists Association (Suomen Taiteilijat ry.)
• 2018– – Haukipudas Art Association (Haukiputaan Taideyhdistys ry.)
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SOLO EXHIBITIONS
• 2026 – A Placeless Landscape / Maisema ilman paikkaa, Neliögalleria, Oulu, Finland
• 2023 – My Intuition Outputs / Intuitioni tuotoksia, Pyhäjoki Library, Pyhäjoki, Finland
• 2022 – Autumn Mood / Syystunnelmia, UG Neliö-Galleria, Oulu, Finland (Review: "Magical moments", L. Kangas, Kaleva 18.12.2022)
• 2022 – Shreds, Scraps of Fabric and Something Else / Silppua, tilkkua ja jotain muuta, Tyrnävä Mill Library, Tyrnävä, Finland
• 2019 – Feelings from Nature II / Tunnelmia luonnosta II, Makkaragalleria, Helsinki, Finland
• 2018 – Feelings from Nature / Tunnelmia luonnosta, Galleria Kajaste / Kellarigalleria, Oulu, Finland (Review: "...elevates them to observations of mystical experience", L. Kangas, Kaleva 22.4.2018)
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GROUP EXHIBITIONS
(Virtual exhibitions mentioned separately)
• 2022–2025 – Flyer Art Gallery, long-term physical exhibition (Rome, Venice, London, New York)
• 2025 – Bienal Europe e Latino-Americana de Arte Contemporanea, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• 2025 – Surun kasvot, Haukipudas Art Association, Oulu, Finland
• 2025 – Memento, M.A.D.S Art Gallery, Milan, Italy (Virtual)
• 2025 – Salon ART Shopping Paris 2025, AVA Galleria, Louvre, Paris, France
• 2025 – Salon ART Shopping Paris 2025, Louvre, Paris, France (Virtual via ARTBOXY)
• 2025 – Andakulova Gallery, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Virtual via ARTBOXY)
• 2025 – Annual Exhibition of Suomen Taiteilijat ry, Kaapelitehdas (Valssaamo), Helsinki, Finland
• 2025 – Casa del Palma, Palma, Spain (Virtual via ARTBOXY)
• 2025 – SWISSARTEXPO Art Festival 2025, Zürich, Switzerland (Virtual via ARTBOXY)
• 2025 – Extranjeria, Capital Culture House & Espacio Gallery, London, England
• 2025 – Väriharmoniaa, Suomen Taiteilijat ry theme exhibition, Kaapelitehdas (Puristamo), Helsinki, Finland
• 2025 – Rohkeus, Haukipudas Art Association Spring exhibition, Haukipudas Library, Oulu, Finland
• 2025 – Echo, M.A.D.S Art Gallery, Milan, Italy (Virtual)
• 2024 – Art Summer Fest 2024, M.A.D.S Art Gallery, Times Square screen & gallery, New York, USA (Virtual)
• 2024 – The MADS Luxury Art Exhibition, M.A.D.S Art Gallery, Times Square screen & gallery, New York, USA (Virtual)
• 2024 – ZURICH ART3F 2024, Capital Culture House & Zürich Exhibition Hall, Zürich, Switzerland
• 2024 – BARCELONA ART3F 2024, Capital Culture House & Montjuïc Palace, Barcelona, Spain
• 2024 – Thomson Gallery, Zug, Switzerland (Virtual via ARTBOXY)
• 2024 – Nicoleta Gallery, Berlin, Germany (Virtual via ARTBOXY)
• 2024 – Exodus to Inland, Medinaceli Museum, Soria, Spain (Virtual via Capital Culture House)
• 2024 – Andie Art Gallery, Athens, Greece (Virtual via ARTBOXY)
• 2023 – Conversations with the Fantasy, Galleria Fogga, Helsinki, Finland
• 2023 – Ilmattaren ihmeet, Haukipudas Art Association autumn exhibition, Oulu, Finland
• 2023 – Unveiling the Sublime, Capital Culture House & Santana Art Gallery, Madrid, Spain
• 2023 – INTERNATIONAL ART EXPO 2023, Flyer Art Group, Milan, Italy
• 2023 – FINITY Gallery, Berlin, Germany (Virtual via ARTBOXY)
• 2023 – Artbox Expo New York, New York, USA (Virtual via ARTBOXY)
• 2023 – Casa del Arte, Palma de Mallorca, Spain (Virtual via ARTBOXY – multiple exhibitions)
• 2023 – ART Lab, Los Angeles, USA (Virtual via ARTBOXY)
• 2023 – Johnathan Schultz Gallery, Miami, USA (Virtual via ARTBOXY)
• 2023 – Lelie Galerij, Amsterdam, Netherlands (Virtual via ARTBOXY)
• 2023 – Brain Cake, M.A.D.S Art Gallery, Casa Milà (La Pedrera), Barcelona, Spain (Virtual)
• 2022 – Elysian, Capital Culture House Gallery, Madrid, Spain
• 2022 – Miami Artweeks, Miami, USA (Virtual via ARTBOXY)
• 2022 – Perpetual Light, Capital Culture House & Elsa Victorios Gallery, Miami, USA
• 2022 – Tuli ja leimaus, Vesi-Jatuli, Haukipudas, Finland
• 2022 – VIFAF 2.2 Virtual International Fine Art Fair, World Art of Crete (WOC), Greece (Virtual)
• 2022 – ARTBOX.PROJECT Zürich 4.0 / SWISSARTEXPO 2022, Zürich, Switzerland (Virtual)
• 2022 – Orizzonti Trasversali, M.A.D.S Gallery, Milan (Italy) & Fuerteventura (Spain) (Virtual)
• 2022 – Thomson Gallery, Zug, Switzerland (Virtual via ARTBOXY)
• 2022 – Urbanside Gallery, Zürich, Switzerland (Virtual via ARTBOXY)
• 2022 – K2 Unplugged 2022, K2 Artist House / Cultural Barracks, Oulu, Finland
• 2021 – K2 Unplugged 2021, K2 Artist House, Oulu, Finland
• 2021 – HYSTERICA, M.A.D.S Art Gallery, Milan (Italy) & Fuerteventura (Spain) (Virtual)
o Review: "Sisko connects man with nature through her creations... Fast, energetic brushstrokes of pure colour immediately record what the artist's eye sees. The sky is dynamic, surreal and abstract..." – I. Falchetti, Art Curator
• 2021 – Värien väreilyä, Kellon nuorisoseura, Haukipudas, Finland
• 2021 – Open Theme Exhibition, Loviisan Kappeli, Loviisa, Finland (Curated by Aino Kallio)
• 2021 – Annual Exhibition of Suomen Taiteilijat ry, Kaapelitehdas (Valssaamo), Helsinki, Finland (Curated by Maarit Björkman-Väliahdet)
• 2020 – Syksyn sivellin, Iin Nättepori, Ii, Finland
• 2019 – Elonkorjuu, Teatterikuoppa, Haukipudas, Oulu, Finland
• 2019 – K2 Connect, Galleria Kajaste, Oulu, Finland
• 2019 – Puutarhassa, Metsola Galleria, Oulu, Finland
• 2019 – K2 Unplugged 2019, K2 Artist House / Cultural Barracks, Oulu, Finland
• 2019 – Elämänilo, Metsola Galleria, Oulu, Finland
• 2019 – Our City Festival, K2 Plugged 2019, Oulu 10, Oulu, Finland
• 2018 – Taidekylläilyä puttaalla, Teatterikuoppa, Haukipudas, Oulu, Finland
• 2018 – Maailmojen välissä, Taidesivut.net autumn exhibition, Kulttuuritalo Valve, Oulu, Finland (Curated by E. Niiranen)
• 2018 – Oulu City Hospital, hospice department, Charity exhibition, Oulu, Finland
• 2018 – K2 Unplugged 2018, K2 Artist House / Cultural Barracks, Oulu, Finland
• 2017 – K2 Unplugged 2017, K2 Artist House / Cultural Barracks, Oulu, Finland