EMAIL: jenni.t.salonen@gmail.com
social: @jennitalvikki
social: @jennitalvikki
Jenni is a multidisciplinary artist with a diverse background in film, photography, ceramics, glass, painting, and more recently, biomaterials. In 2014, she co-founded Veli Studio, a creative studio and production company. Over the years, she has worked as a director, art director, and cinematographer on TV series, art films, documentaries, photography, print and commercials. Her work has earned her several accolades, including Junior of the Year at Vuoden Huiput, a Gold Award at ADCE*, and three Silver Awards at Vuoden Huiput. She has also been honored to serve on juries for the Emma Gaala, Voitto, and Vuoden Huiput.
Since 2020, Jenni has expanded her expertise through the studies of smart and sustainable design in ceramics and glass. In the fall of 2024, she began her master's studies in Visual Cultures, Curating, and Contemporary Art (VICCA) at Aalto University. Now, her focus is on artistic research, exploring the intersections of painting, sculpting and biomaterials [biowaste].
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Her artistic practice is driven by deep curiosity towards the yet unknown. Currently, at the core of her work is an exploration of ecological themes and speculative narratives, examining the intricate relationships between humans and nature, as well as human connections. Her work is deeply rooted in the dialogue with nature, driven by a fascination towards the organic and the natural world. She's committed to learn, go beyond sustainability and aim towards regenerative practices.
With her strong foundation in photography, film, and painting, aesthetics — light, color, and composition — are essential elements in all her work, regardless of the medium. In her processes with various mediums, she embraces the unexpected, allowing the material to unfold the unconscious organically. In that space she considers to be something interesting.
AWARDS.
2022 Gold award - Vuoden Huiput / Best Finnish Creative Design (Helsinki Curious - editor)
2019 Silver award - Vuoden Huiput / Best Finnish Creative Design (Love & Anarchy - Hiljaa Hyväksyn - writer, director, art director)
2018 Junior of the year - Vuoden huiput / Best Finnish Creative Design
2017 Gold award - Young European Creatives / ADC'E The Best of European Design (Iittala & Arabia Design Museum, Cinematographer)
2016 Silver award - Vuoden huiput / Best Finnish Creative Design - Young creatives (Iittala & Arabia Design Museum, Cinematographer)
2015 Silver award - Vuoden huiput / Best Finnish Creative Design - Young creatives ( Flow TV, Cinematographer)
EXHIBITIONS.
2022 Asbestos Art Space / Duo
2022 14 Huonetta at Puistokatu 4 /Collective, Group
2022 Reflections at The Finnish Glass Museum / Group
2021 Afterwork / Group
2021 Flow at The Finnish Glass Museum / Group
2021 Humisee pop-up exhibition at Torikorttelit / Group
2017 Valkoinen Sali / Solo
2017 Le Petit Chaperon rouge / Solo
2022 Gold award - Vuoden Huiput / Best Finnish Creative Design (Helsinki Curious - editor)
2019 Silver award - Vuoden Huiput / Best Finnish Creative Design (Love & Anarchy - Hiljaa Hyväksyn - writer, director, art director)
2018 Junior of the year - Vuoden huiput / Best Finnish Creative Design
2017 Gold award - Young European Creatives / ADC'E The Best of European Design (Iittala & Arabia Design Museum, Cinematographer)
2016 Silver award - Vuoden huiput / Best Finnish Creative Design - Young creatives (Iittala & Arabia Design Museum, Cinematographer)
2015 Silver award - Vuoden huiput / Best Finnish Creative Design - Young creatives ( Flow TV, Cinematographer)
EXHIBITIONS.
2022 Asbestos Art Space / Duo
2022 14 Huonetta at Puistokatu 4 /Collective, Group
2022 Reflections at The Finnish Glass Museum / Group
2021 Afterwork / Group
2021 Flow at The Finnish Glass Museum / Group
2021 Humisee pop-up exhibition at Torikorttelit / Group
2017 Valkoinen Sali / Solo
2017 Le Petit Chaperon rouge / Solo