CV
Jouni Samuel Laiti
Born in Ohcejohka (Utsjoki) in 1965, lives and works in Anár (Inari), Finland
Education
2016-2019
Master´s degree programme in duodji, Sámi Allaskuvla (Sámi University of Applied Science). Guovdageaidnu, Norway.
2012-2013
Teacher's pedagogical studies. Oulu University of Applied Sciences. Rovaniemi.
2008-2011
Bachelor´s degree programme in duodji. Sámi Allaskuvla (Sámi University of Applied Science). Guovdageaidnu, Norway.
1982-1985
Vocational degree in subsistence livelihoods (Luontaistalouden harjoittajan tutkinto). Sámi Education Institute. Anár (Inari), Finland.
Career
2011-
Lecturer in Sámi handicrafts and culture. Sámi Education Institute. Anár (Inari), Finland.
1994-
Duojár (Sámi craftsman). Ohcejohka (Utsjoki) / Anár (Inari), Finland.
1981-2010
Badjeolmmoš (reindeer herder). Gálddoaivve bálggus (Gálddoaivi reindeer cooperative). Ohcejohka (Utsjoki), Finland.
Upcoming and ongoing exhibitions
Kiasma’s collection exhibition "Kuin kotonaan"12th January 2024 - 12th January 2025. The exhibition addresses topics of home and belonging. Helsinki. Finland.
A solo exhibition will be open at the Rovaniemi Art Museum - Korundi in Rovaniemi, Finland, 1.3.–11.6.2024.
Solo exhibition 20.06 - 30.08.2026 at Sami Center for Contemporary Art. Kárášjohka. Norway.
Previous Exhibitions
10/2023
Sámi Artists Union's (SDS) group exhibition "Fápmu" in Alta 14.10.2023–4.11.2023. Norway.
9/2023
10/2019
Selected group exhibition. Pop-up Exhibition with the 2019 class of Master students in Duodji
from Sami University College. Sami Center for Contemporary Art. Kárášjohka (Karasjok), Norway.
9/2019
Selected group exhibition. The Duddjot (Craft) Exhibition. Institut finlandais. Paris, France.
6/2019
Selected group exhibition. Ihmisen aika. Mäntän kuvataideviikot. Mänttä, Finland.
5/2019
Selected group exhibition. Transactions & Impulsions. Lapin yliopisto. Rovaniemi, Finland.
1/2019
Selected solo exhibition. The Powerful Voices of the Earth. Sámi Museum Siida. Anár (Inari), Finland.
Publications
Jouni S. Laiti (ed.) 2018. Garraduodji (Sámi Handicrafts). Sámi Education Institute. Anár (Inari), Finland.
Procurement for Public Spaces, Other Exhibition Activities, and Prizes
2019
The pain of the Earth – contains three works of art. Kiasma. Finnish National Gallery. Helsinki, Finland.
2019
Giellalávgguheaddji (North Sámi language immersion advocate). Sámi Education Institute. Anár
(Inari), Finland.
2014
A candlestick made of birch burl and reindeer antler. Diocese of Oulu. Oulu, Finland.
2010
A traditional sámi cradle for a baby. Diocese of Oulu. Oulu, Finland.
2009
Exhibition of photography. Pedar Jalvi -library. Ohcejohka (Utsjoki), Finland.
2005
A knife made of reindeer antler. Sámi Duodji ry (Sámi Handicraft Association). Anár (Inari), Finland.
2000
A knife made of birch burl and reindeer antler. Sámi Museum Siida. Anár (Inari), Finland.
1997
A traditional wooden coffin. The Várjjat Sámi Musea/Varanger Sámi Museum (VSM). Várjjat (Varanger), Norway.
1996
Lapland sheaf knife (Lapinpuukko) – victory of the class. Fiskars Knife Days. Fiskars, Finland.
1996
Decorative sheaf knife (Korupuukko) – honorable mention of the class. Fiskars Knife Days. Fiskars,
Finland.