Tuula Moilanen
Basic information
b. 1959, Kuopio
Graphic Artist/Printmaker
Residence: Helsinki
Contact information
Email: tuulamoilanen.woodcuts@gmail.com
Artist’s Statement
Tuula's works are based on old stories, myths and mysteries of various origins. Her works are mainly waterbased woodblock prints, made with traditional Japanese printing techniques. Along with printmaking she has been experimenting with acrylic painting, pastel drawing and calligraphy, which she employs also in her handmade artist books. Tuula’s trademarks in prints and paintings are bright and joyful colors and various technically demanding bokashi-gradations.
Tuula has held several solo and group exhibitions in Finland since 1980 and in Japan since 1990. She has also participated in many group exhibitions in Europe, USA and Canada. As well as being a professional artist, Tuula Moilanen is an active writer who has published books and articles about Japanese art and culture since 1995. Among her writings is the chapter on Japanese woodblock printing in The Art and Craft of Woodblock printmaking (UIAH 2001).
Tuula has held several solo and group exhibitions in Finland since 1980 and in Japan since 1990. She has also participated in many group exhibitions in Europe, USA and Canada. As well as being a professional artist, Tuula Moilanen is an active writer who has published books and articles about Japanese art and culture since 1995. Among her writings is the chapter on Japanese woodblock printing in The Art and Craft of Woodblock printmaking (UIAH 2001).