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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
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Courses in Painting and Sculpture 1990-2000
Bild & Formskolan på Åland, Finland
Solo exhibitions (selection)
- "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
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"EGON" 2006
Mariehamns Stadsbibliotek, Finland
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”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
- 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
- ”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