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.
Selected group exhibition “ARTakatie”. Pello. Finland. 6.–31.7.2024.
Group exhibition “Sápmi Triennale”. The traveling exhibition opens in August 2024 in Bodø (Norway) and ends in 2026 in Oulu (Finland). (Norrlandsmuseet, Bodø 2024 (Norway), Konstmuseet i Norr, Kiruna (Sweden), Rovaniemi Art Museum (Finland) and Oulu Art Museum (Finland)).
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.
Upcoming and ongoing exhibitions
2/2025
Sámi triennála. Traveling group exhibition, part 2/5.
06/02/2025 - 30/03/2025
Sami Center for Contemporary Art, Kárášjohka, Norway.
Sámi Museum Siida. Anár. Finland.
22/05/2025 - 30/10/2025
Duo excibition with Kirsi Paltto.
5/2025
Varanger Sámi Museum. Norge
18/06/2025 - 01/09/2025
Duo excibition with Kirsi Paltto.
6/2025
Sápmi Triennale. Traveling group exhibition, part 3/5.
14.6.2025–23.11.2025
Rovaniemi Art Museum Korundi, Rovaniemi.
6/2025
Duo excibition by Kirsi Máret Paltto, 20.06 - 30.08.2026 at Sami Center for Contemporary Art. Kárášjohka. Norway.
6/2026
Sápmi Triennale. Traveling group exhibition, part 5/5.
Kiruna. Sweden.
2026
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.
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.
Selected group exhibition “ARTakatie”. Pello. Finland. 6.–31.7.2024.
Sápmi Triennale. Traveling group exhibition, part 1/5.
Nordland Museum. Bodø. Norway.
1/2024
3/2024
7/2024
8/2024
Publications
Jouni S. Laiti (ed.) 2018. Garraduodji (Sámi Handicrafts). Sámi Education Institute. Anár (Inari), Finland.
Nykytaiteeen monet muodot 2022. Kiasman kokoelmakirja. The book contains artworks by Jouni S. Laiti.
Kuin kotonaan / Feels like home 2024. Kiasman julkaisuja. Leevi Haapala, Saara Karhunen, Satu Oksanen, Saara Hacklin, Irina Poleshchuk. The book contains a presentation of artworks by Jouni S. Laiti.
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.
Publications
Jouni S. Laiti (ed.) 2018. Garraduodji (Sámi Handicrafts). Sámi Education Institute. Anár (Inari), Finland.
Nykytaiteeen monet muodot 2022. Kiasman kokoelmakirja. The book contains artworks by Jouni S. Laiti.
Kuin kotonaan / Feels like home 2024. Kiasman julkaisuja. Leevi Haapala, Saara Karhunen, Satu Oksanen, Saara Hacklin, Irina Poleshchuk. The book contains a presentation of artworks by Jouni S. Laiti.
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.
Publications
Kuin kotonaan / Feels like home 2024. Kiasman julkaisuja. Leevi Haapala, Saara Karhunen, Satu Oksanen, Saara Hacklin, Irina Poleshchuk. The book contains a presentation of artworks by Jouni S. Laiti.
Nykytaiteeen monet muodot 2022. Kiasman kokoelmakirja. The book contains artworks by Jouni S. Laiti.
Jouni S. Laiti (ed.) 2018. Garraduodji (Sámi Handicrafts). Sámi Education Institute. Anár (Inari), Finland.
Procurement for Public Spaces, Other Exhibition Activities, and Prizes
2024
Kiasma - The Museum of Contemporary Art, National Gallery of Finland, Helsinki has acquired one artwork.
Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation sr (Helsinki) - has acquired three artworks. The artcollection is located in Rovaniemi. Finland.
2022
Siida - The Sami museum has acquired three works of art. Two of them are part of the permanent main exhibition. Anár (Inari). Finland.
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
Decorative sheaf knife (Korupuukko) – honorable mention of the class. Fiskars Knife Days. Fiskars,
Finland.