CURRICULUM VITAE


AMANDA CHANFREAU
Born 1983 in Helsinki, Finland

Current location: Malmö, Sweden



Studies and degrees


- Bachelor´s degree in textile handicraft and -arts 2007,
HV Skola Stockholm, Sweden (2004-2007)

- Diploma in sculpture 2004
Konstskolan Idun Lovén Stockholm, Sweden (2003-2004)

- Diploma in visual arts 2003
Wiks Folkhögskola, Uppsala, Sweden (2001-2003)

- Diploma in visual arts and crafts 2001
Ålands Folkhögskola Pålsböle, Finland (2000-2001)



Courses and practice


- Co- owner of tattoo studio from 2016 -
Malört Tatuering och Underjordisk Kultur, Malmö, Sweden

- Tattoo aprentice 2014 - 2015
Thomas Rosén, Malört Tatuering och Underjordisk Kultur, Malmö, Sweden

- Traditional Indonesian Batik 2013
Master I Nyoman Warta, Bali, Indonesia

- Practice in Artistic Weaving 2006
Artist Susanne Henriques Stockholm, Sweden

- Practice at SALT, artisan collective 2005
Mariehamn, Finland

- Course in Feltmaking 2002
Wiks folkhögskola, Uppsala, Sweden

- Courses in Painting and Sculpture 1990-2000
Bild & Formskolan på Åland, Finland



Solo exhibitions (selection)

- ”ÄVENTYRET” 2024
Nordens Hus, Nordic Council, Copenhagen, Danmark. 

- "PICA PICA" 2017
Kastelholms Slott, Sund, Finland

- "HEMRESAN" 2013
Galleri Skarpans, Mariehamn, Finland

-"STORIES AT HAND" 2012
Galleri Pilsnermackan, Mariehamn, Finland

- "MI SEGUNDO PISO" 2012
GB Gallery, Mexico City, Mexico

-"PASACALLE" 2010
Galleri Lugn & Ro, Eckerö, Finland

- "REMEMBER HAITI" 2010
Red Cross District of Åland, Finland

- “FROM THE HAMMOCK – or the art of avoiding Machu Picchu” 2008
Galleri Kakelhallen, Mariehamn, Finland

- "EGON" 2006
Mariehamns Stadsbibliotek, Finland

- ”BLAND FARBRÖDER OCH KOR” 2005
Galleri Bagarstugan, Mariehamn, Finland

- ”INSECTA” 2004
Mariehamns Stadsbibliotek, Finland


Group exhibitions (selection)

- "Identitatem" 2015
Nordens Institut på Åland, Mariehamn, Finland

- "We Have A Dream" 2014
The Museum of New Art, Pärnu, Estonia

- "Aland Spring" 2014
The Museum of New Art, Pärnu, Estonia

- "Åland Art Association 60 year anniversary exhibition" 2013
Eckerö Post- och Tullhus, Finland

- "Människor och Minnen" 2013
Norrtälje Art Museum/Åland Art Museum, Norrtälje, Sweden

- "UNDERTOW" 2010
Eckerö Post- och Tullhus, Finland

- "El Show de Terror de Dolly" 2010
Galería Dolorosa, San Cristobal de Las Casas, Mexico

- "Queerkult" 2005
Folkkulturcentrum Skeppsholmen, Stockholm, Sweden



Illustrations

- Illustration of postage stamp, first day envelope and stamp 2025
The Post of Åland, Finland 

- Illustrated “Vi Rymmer Till Draken” by Susanna Martelin 2024
Bonnier Carlsen, Sweden. 

- Design and development of mascots for museums in Åland Islands 2023-
Kulturhistoriska, Eckerö Post- och tullhus, Kastelholms slott, Bomarsund and Ålands Konstmuseum. 

- Illustrated ”Giraffens Hjärta Är Ovanligt Stort / Kirahvin Sydän On Tavattoman Suuri” 2022
Schildts & Söderström, Helsinki, Finland.

- Illustrations for the childrens book "Busis i konstmuseets djurvärld" 2016
The Museum of Art in Åland, Finland

- Illustration of postage stamp, first day envelope + maximum card + stamp 2013
The Post of Åland, Finland

- Illustration of postage stamp for 20 years anniversary 2012
Åland Peace Institute, Finland

- Illustration of series of postcards and stamp 2011
The Post of Åland, Finland



Public representation

- 3 illustrations acquired by Konstföreningen Freja, Nordens Hus, Copenhagen 2024.

- “Skolhuset” illustration acquired by Ålands Lyceum 2023

- “Cirkus Krumbuktus” illustration acquired by City of Mariehamn for Åland’s Konstmuseum 2023.

- ”Era ord virvlar som torra löv” painting acquired by City of Mariehamn for Ålands Konstmuseum 2017.

- Mural at the children´s department of Åland Central Hospital, Finland 2014

- Mural at Lustans Ekologiska in Mariehamn, Finland 2014

- Mural at The Administration Office of Ålands Gymnasium, Finland 2013

- Outside murals for the playground at the children´s departement at Åland Central Hospital, Finland 2012

- Mural at Studerandehälsan (Student Health Centre), Mariehamn, Finland 2012

- Series of 7 paintings acquired by The City of Mariehamn for Socialkansliet, Finland 2009

- "Ayahuasca" painting acquired by Åland Art Museum, Finland 2009

- Tapestries acquired by The City of Mariehamn for the shelter Tallbacken, Finland 2007

- Tapestry acquired by The City of Mariehamn for Övernäs Secondary School, Finland 2006



Art related work and projects


- Co-owner and designer of Cafe Aguacate 2008-2009
Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico

- Artistic leader at restaureration of school 2008
Colegio Jorge Chavez, Pisco, Peru

- Originator, producer and artistic leader 2007
Art Project My Perfect Disguise – musicvideo and performance, Finland

- Leader of workshop in design 2006
International Culture Centre (Sweden), in Minsk, Belarus

- Teaching feltmaking 2005-2006
ABF Nordost, Stockholm, Sweden

- Creative hairdressing 2004-2007
Stockholm, Sweden