born in Viipuri (Finnish) 1931. Studies: Wide range of disciplines at the Universities of Helsinki and Tampere. Vocational experience: University assistant, otherwise mainly administrative posts, retired as divisional manager of NOKIA Corporation. Invitiation into pictorial arts without any studies in that area, from the summer of 1992. Memberships: Board Member of the Finroart XXI Foundation (reg. in Romania). President of European Cultural Association (reg. in Finland). Private exhibitions: Gallery Art Leonardo, Tampere 1992 * Gallery Kehräsaari, Tampere 1993 * Cultural Center, Kemi 1993 * Galerie Bären, Häggenschwil (SG) Switzerland 1993 * Kostia School, Pälkäne 1993 * Art Center Taidetalo, Nokia 1993 * Biblioteca Civica, Darfo Boario, Italy 1994 * Centro Expo, Venice, Italy 1994 * Art Gallery Ripus-tus, Hämeenlinna 1994 * Gallery Valkoinen Huone, Tampere 1994 * Emil Cedercreutz Museum, Harjavalta 1994 * Atelier Tiililä, Pälkäne 1994 * Gallery Aarreaitta, Helsinki 1995 * Public Library Riihikallio, Tuusula 1996 * Atelier Tiililä, Pälkäne 1997, 1999 * Public Library Pälkäne 2000 * Rio Claro SP (Sechiisland´s Micro Gallery), Brasil 2005 * Web Art Magazine/Internet 2005.