Elina Brotherus
| Elina Brotherus | |
|---|---|
| Born |
29 April 1972 Helsinki |
| Nationality | Finnish |
Elina Brotherus (born 29 April 1972) is a Finnish photographer and video artist specializing in self-portraits and landscapes.
Life
Brotherus was born in Helsinki. She earned an M.S. in analytical chemistry from the University of Helsinki in 1997 and an M.F.A. in photography from the University of Art and Design Helsinki in 2000.[1] She is considered a prominent member of The Helsinki School. She lives and works in Finland and France.[2] In 2003 her work was exhibited by the Orange County Museum of Art in Girls’ Night Out. She won a scholarship from the Carnegie Art Award in 2004 and she won the Niépce Prize in 2006. She is proud of being able to produce images taken from nature that are not "Photoshopped".[3]
References
- ↑ Global Feminisms: New Directions in Contemporary Art. p. 269. ISBN 9780872731578.
- ↑ Elina Brotherus in the RKD
- ↑ 2011 article in The Guardian
External links
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