ARTIST CV
Anu Pentik
Solo Exibitions
2026 Korouoma, Kymen Paviljonki, Kuusankoski
2025–2026 Timisjärven porot, Pentik Kartano, Posio
2025 Penskat, Arabia 135 Outlet, Helsinki
2025 Flower Power, Anu Pentik Galleria, Posio
2024 Ceramic Sculptures, Stockmann Helsinki
2024 Piirrustuksia, Kymen Paviljonki, Kuusankoski
2021 In the Beginning There Was a Seed, WAM Turku City Art Museum, Turku
2017 Anu Pentik Three Rooms, Kunsthalle Helsinki
2014–2015 Catherine’s Garden, Pentik Galleria, Kuusankoski
2014 Catherine’s Garden, The Finnish Institute in Saint Petersburg
2013 Three Whites, Korundi Art Museum, Rovaniemi
2010–2011 Muistojen helmiä, Pentik Galleria, Kuusankoski
2010 Muistojen helmiä, Anu Pentik Galleria, Posio
2010 Kukkien rukous, Anu Pentik Galleria, Posio
2010 Kukkien rukous, Pentik Oy, Oulu
2007 Puutarhan vuosi, Argoshalli, Stockmann, Helsinki
2006 Anu Pentik, A Passion for Ceramics, Retretti Art Centre, Punkaharju
Group Exhibitions
2024 Määränpää, Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva
2024 Luova perhe, Anu Pentik Galleria, Posio
2015–2016 Arctic Ceramic Centre, Pentik Galleria, Kuusankoski
2015 Together, Anu Pentik, Essi Korva, Sungmi Ha, Pentik Galleria, Kuusankoski
2012 Dialogue, Anu Pentik and Suku Park, Anu Pentik Galleria, Posio and Kouvola Art Museum, Poikilo
2011 ArctiClay, Pentik Galleria, Kuusankoski
2010 The Allure of the North, Anu Pentik, Paula Suominen, Teuvo Tuomivaara, Galleria Angelo, Pori
Public Works of Art
2026 Pilven reunalla, Lapland Hotels, Oulu
2019 The Miracle of Growth, Kesko Corporation Headquarters, Helsinki
2019 One Hundred and Eighty Rooms, Lapland Hotels, Helsinki
2018 Wings That Carry, New Children’s Hospital, Helsinki
2012 Ogoh–Ogoh, sculptures for Kouvola Art Museum, Poikilo Park, Kouvola
2008 The Power of Posio, ceramic relief on the façade of Anu Pentik Galleria, Posio
Awards and Distinctions
2025 J. V. Snellman Medal, Finnish Cultural Foundation
2021 National Design Award, Arts Promotion Centre Finland
2021 Honorary Membership, International Academy of Ceramics
2021 Honorary Membership, The Artists’ Association of Lapland
2020 Lifetime Achievement Award in Arctic Design, Arctic Design Week Advisory Board, Rovaniemi
2014 The Pro Finlandia Medal
2013 The Pro Arte Lapponiae distinction awarded by the Arts Council of Lapland
2012 Honorary Doctorate from the University of Lapland
Bibliography and Documentaries
2024 Diletantti. Book by Topi Pentikäinen.
2022 Diletantti. Documentary directed by Mari Mantela, produced by Pauliina Teirikari.
2022 Pohjoista lumovoimaa. Book by Topi Pentikäinen.
2021 Vaellus. Documentary directed by Mari Mantela, produced by Pauliina Teirikari.
2021 Anu Pentik. Alussa oli Siemen. In the Beginning There Was a Seed. Book by Silja Kudel & Marja-Terttu Kivirinta. Pentik Oy.
2020 Minuus ja kasvu. Book by Topi Pentikäinen.
2019 Anu Pentik. Satakahdeksankymmentä huonetta. One Hundred and Eighty Rooms. Lapland Hotels Oy.
2019 Anu Pentik – The Woman Who Created a World from Clay, play written by Eppu Nuotio, premiered 2 November 2019 at Kouvola Theatre.
2017 Anu Pentik. Palo taiteeseen. Pentik Oy.
2016 Topi Pentikäinen. Timisjärven remontti 2013–2015.
2015 Yhdessä me olemme Pentik. Pentik-perhe juhannuksesta jouluun. Pentik Oy.
2012 Anu Pentik – Suku Park. Vuoropuhelu – Dialogue. Kouvola Art Museum Publications 22.
2010 Anu Pentik and Topi Pentikäinen interviewed by Tomi Lindblom at the Independence Day Reception of the President of Finland.
2010 Keramiikkataiteilija Anu Pentik, MTV3.
2008 Anu Pentik – Posion voima, Yle TV2.
2006 Marja-Leena Parkkinen. Anu Pentik – Saven sytyttämä. Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava.
1994 Anu Pentik. Elämäntyöni.
1987 Pentti Sainio. Pentik – Satumainen tarina.
1986 Topi Pentikäinen. Vallankumous.
1984 Anu Pentik. Taiteilijaelämää Posiolla. Yle Elävä arkisto.
1974 Pieni suuri tyttö. Documentary film by Eeli Aalto. Yle TV2.