CURRICULUM VITAE

LIILI MÕTUSTE
Printmaker, Artist

1950 Pärnu, Estonia - 2008 Turku, Finland 

Education:
1967 - 1973  Master degree in Fine Arts, Tallinn University of Art, graduated 1973.

International Exhibitions:
2004-2005  5th International Miniprint Triennial Finland, Lahti, Finland
2003-2004  International Miniature Exhibition ”Little M”, Vilnius, Lithuania
2003  Turku Graphic Artists, Belgrad Art Museum, Serbia-Montenegro
2001  11. International Print Biennal, Varna, Bulgaria
2000  3. International Triennial of Graphic Art, Bitola, Macedonia
2000  International Exhibition of Miniature Czestochowa ´2000, Poland
2000  5. International Print Biennale, Sapporo, Japan
1999, 1998, 1997  Mini Print International,  ADOGI, Spain
1993  Ingrian Cultural Society exhibition of Fine Art, Florida, USA
1988  Tartu Professional Artists exhibition, Baltimore, USA
1987  Tartu Professional Artists exhibition, Netherlands
1986  Estonian Art exhibition, Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
1986  Estonian Art exhibition, Armenia
1979  Young Artists Triennial, Vilnius, Lithuania

Group Exhibitions:
2009  Turku Graphic Artists exhibition ”Itämeren pullopostia", Galleria Joella, Turku
2008  Turku Graphic Artists 75 years, Galleria Joella, Turku
2008  group exhibition of Turku printmakers "Rantarosvot", Galleria Rantakasarmi, Suomenlinna
2007  Turku Graphic Artists exhibition ”Hyvä Suomi!", Galleria Joella, Turku
2006  Turku Graphic Artists exhibition ”Augustin Pyykkipäivät”, Galleria Joella, Turku
2006  75 printmakers, Graphic Artist Association of Finland 75 years, Galleria G, Helsinki
2006  Annual Exhibition of Union Of Finnish Art Associations, Galleria Kivipankki, Jämsä
2005-2006  Finland miniature graphic exhibition, Galleria Joella, Turku
2005  “Kalmankukka”, Finnish graphic exhibition, Taidepanimo, Lahti
2004-2005  Group exhibition of five graphic artists, Galleri Två, Upsala, Sweden
2004-2005  "Turun juhlavuosi", group exhibition, Galleria Joella, Turku
2004  Turku Art Centre anniversary exhibition, Brinkkala, Turku
2003  Turku Fine Art Associations regional exhibition, Galleria Just, Turku
2003  Turku Graphic Artists annual exhibition, Galleria Joella, Turku
2003  Fine Art invitation guest exhibition, Pyhäniemen kartano, Hollola
2003  Turku Graphic Artists 70 years, Wäinö Aaltonen Museum, Turku
2002  Turku Graphic Artists exhibition ”Black&White”, Galleria Joella, Turku
2002  Joensuu Graphic Artists´ anniversary exhibition, Ahjo, Joensuu
2002  group exhibition, Galleria Raya, Turku
2002  group exhibition ”Petit formate”, Galleria Primavera, Helsinki
2002  Fine Art exhibition, Pyhäniemen kartano, Hollola
2001  Turku Graphic Artist´s exhibition, Ålands Art Museum, Mariehamn
2000  Turku Graphic Artist´s exhibition, Naantali Art Hall, Naantali
2000  Turku Graphic Artists exhibition, Galleria Joella, Turku
2000  Turku Graphic Artists exhibition, Art Center Crusel, Uusikaupunki
1999  Turku Fine Art Association group exhibition, Galleria Just, Turku
1999  Union Of Finnish Art Associations exhibition, Poleeni, Pieksämäki
1999  North Karelia Fine Art Association exhibition, KOLI-Ryynänen
1998  Group exhibition  “Hiili“, Art Center Ahjo , Joensuu
1997  Annual Exhibition of Union Of Finnish Art Associations, Hyvinkää
1997  Joensuu Fine Art Exhibition, Galleria Jangva, Helsinki
1993  Group exhibition, Galleria Dix, Helsinki
1981 – 1990  Several Estonian Artists group exhibitions, Tartu, Tallinn

Personal Exhibitions:
2020  70th anniversary and memorial exhibition, Turku Graphic Artists Galleria Joella, Turku
2012  Memorial exhibition, The Museum Of New Art In Pärnu, Pärnu, Estonia
2010  60th anniversary and memorial exhibition, Graphic Artist Association of Finland, Galleria G Grafoteekki, Helsinki
2010  60th anniversary and memorial exhibition, Turku Graphic Artists Galleria Joella, Turku
2008  Tehdas-theatre, Manilla Culture Center, Turku
2007  Artist of The Month, Turku Art Center, Brinkkala, Turku
2006  Galleria Nefret, studio, Turku
2006  Galleria Neliö, Oulu
2006  Galleri Aguéli, Stockholm, Sweden
2006  Galleria Saskia, Tampere
2005  Artist of The Month, Turku Art Center, Brinkkala, Turku
2005  Turku Fine Art Associations gallery Galleria Just, Turku
2005  Galleria Duetto, Helsinki
2004  Lahti Graphic Artists, Marian Portti, Taidepanimo, Lahti
2004  Raisio Library Gallery, Raisio
2004  Turku Graphic Artists Gallery, Galleria Joella, Turku
2003  Galleria Duetto, Helsinki
2002  Artist of The Month, Art Center, Turku
2002  Galleria AMA, webgallery, Turku
2000  Art Gallery Johan S, Porvoo
2000  Tartu University Library Gallery, Tartu, Estonia
2000  Lahti Graphic Art Gallery Marianportti, Lahti
2000  Turku Graphic Art Gallery Joella, Turku
1999  Artist of The Month, Turku Art Center, Brinkkala, Turku
1997  Art Galleries Avant and Artteli, Joensuu
1996  Varkaus Art Museum, Varkaus
1995  Finland Ministry of Education, Art Gallery Vitriini, Helsinki
1993  Art Gallery Juseliuksentalo, Turku
1993  Open College Art Gallery, Kuopio
1992  Art Gallery of Järvenpää Art Society, Järvenpää
1992  Art Gallery Art Leonardo, Tampere
1991  Art Gallery Taarasti,  Nastola
1991  Kouvola Art Museum, Kouvola
1990-1991  Suomi-Seura Center, Helsinki
1990  Katariinan kamari, Hankasalmi
1990, 1988  Konnevesi Culture Center, Konnevesi
1986  Estonian Artist Union Art Hall, Tallinn
1985  Tartu Artist Union Art House, Tartu

Memberships:
1997-  Graphic Artist Association of Finland
1999-  Turku Graphic Artist Association
1999-  Turku Fine Art Association
1993-2002  Joensuu Graphic Artist Association
1986-2003  Estonian Artist Union

Teaching positions:
1976-1979  teacher of drawing and sculpture, Tartu Art School, Tartu, Estonia
1980-1986  director of Tartu drawing studio, Tartu, Estonia
1991-1993  teacher of fine arts, Valkeala Education Centre, Children Art School, Valkeala
1993-1995  drawing and sculpture teacher, North Karelia School of Art and Design
1995-2000  the head of graphic department in North Karelia Polytechnic, Joensuu

Positions of trust:
2007-2008  Board member, Turku Graphic Artist Association
2006  representative of Turku Graphic Artist Association, selection committee of  Union of Finnish Art Associations annual exhibition
2005  member of selection committee of Turku Graphic Artist Association annual exhibition
1987-1989  vice chairman of Tartu Artist Union

Grants:
2006  Grant of Finnish-Swedish Culture Fund
2004  Project Grant, Regional Arts Council of South-West Finland
2000  Annual Grant of Fine Arts, Finland Ministry of Education

Book Illustrations:
1995  Inkerin Lasten Oppikirja, ABC-book
2002  Juan Pedro Sánchez Morcillo´s poetry book´s illustrations, Spain.
2005  Ikään kuin 2005, länsi- ja lounaissuomalaisten kirjoittajien antologia.

Works in Public Premises:
Parliament House, Helsinki
Tartu University Library

Works in Art Collections:
Finland:
Finland Graphic Art collections in Jyväskylä, Union of Finnish Art Associations art collections, Graphic Artist Association of Finland in Helsinki, Turku Graphic Artist Association, Turku Art Museum, Wäinö Aaltonen Museum, Finnlines Corporations, Suomi-Seura Center in Helsinki, Vantaa City Hall, Ingrian Culture Center in Helsinki, Turku and Kaarina Parish Union, Kouvola Art Museum.
Estonia:
Estonian Art Union, Tartu Art Museum, Estonia National Art Museum in Tallinn, National Library of Estonia, Tartu University, Tartu City Museum, Estonian Association of Nature Protection, several private collections.
Spain:
Mercedes Barbera Art Center.