>> Bio
Eevi Rutanen (b. 1992, Espoo, Finland) examines the relationship between gender and technology through works that challenge traditional scientific paradigms. Drawing on her background in engineering, she blends technical expertise with playful absurdity and frivolity. Her interactive installations invite viewers to question the rigidity of ”hard tech” and imagine softer, more inclusive futures. Through these works, Eevi embraces the complexities of human experience—sensuality, sentimentality, and fallibility—creating space for vulnerability and connection in a world dominated by mechanised systems and cold logic.
Eevi completed her Master of Fine Arts in Computational Arts at Goldsmiths, University of London in 2019. She currently teaches Creative Computation at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, and also frequents as a visiting lecturer at other institutions. As a teacher, she is dedicated to empowering students through coding and electronics, as well as making STEM fields more approachable and diverse.
>> Contact
You can reach me via email at eevi[a]eevirutanen.com.
My instagram account is eebiru (but at the moment I’m not very active on social media!)
My studio is located in Kumpula, Helsinki at Isonniitynkatu 7 J.
>> Upcoming
I will be on maternity leave from June 2025 onwards 🙂
>> CV
> Education
2017—2019
MFA in Computational Arts
Goldsmiths, University of London.
2011—2017
BA in Visual Communication Design
Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
4/2016—8/2016
Exchange Studies in Science of Design
Musashino Art University, Tokio.
2012—2014
BSc in Bioinformation Technology (Degree not completed)
Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering.
2009—2011
Ylioppilastutkinto (Finnish Matriculation Examination)
Etelä-Tapiola Upper Secondary School.
> Work experience
2020—Present
Hourly Paid Teacher
Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Designing and teaching the course Creative Computation for Visual Communication Design at the VCD MA programme.
2019—2020
Teaching Assistant
Goldsmiths, University of London.
Assisting in creative coding and computer science classes for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
2017—Present
Visual Artist
Creating interactive installations and computational artworks.
2012—2022
Graphic design, illustration and web development
as a freelancer and as part of the GRMMXI collective
Designing visual identities, printed material and digital applications for various clients.
3/2015—7/2015
Graphic Design Intern
Branding agency Werklig.
Package design, identity design, web design and type design. Supervising campaigns, organising meetings and coordinating client relations.
5/2014—8/2014
Summer internship
Medical imaging company Planmeca.
Developing the company’s internal communication methods and training practices and creating graphic materials for those needs.
> Positions of Trust
2024
Visiting Thesis Advisor
Academy of Fine Arts, Uniarts Helsinki.
2022—Present
Member of the Student Admissions Committee
MA Visual Communication Design, Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
2022
Member of the Grant Admissions Panel
Grafia, Association of Visual Communication Designers in Finland.
2022
Head of Jury, Experiential Design category
Vuoden Huiput competition, organised by Grafia, Association of Visual Communication Designers in Finland.
2022
Member of Residency Admissions Panel
Softislab textile art residency, organised by Tilaa Tekstiilille ry.
2022—Present
Visiting Thesis Advisor
MA Visual Communication Design, Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture
2021—Present
Visiting Thesis Evaluator
MA Visual Communication Design, Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture
2017
Member of the Jury, Pro Bono category
Vuoden Huiput competition.
> Awards and Grants
2024
Teacher of the Year
Awarded by Aalto ARTS Student Association, TOKYO ry.
1/2024—6/2025
Working Grant
Kone Foundation.
2022
Project Grant
Grafia, Association of Visual Communication Designers in Finland.
2021
Young Artist Grant
Finnish Art Society.
2021
Project Grant
Taike, the Arts Promotion Center Finland.
2021
Rising Talents of the Year
Vuoden Huiput competition, organised by Grafia, Association of Visual Communication Designers in Finland.
2017
Silver Prize, Publication Design category (with GRMMXI collective)
Vuoden Huiput competition.
2016
Junior of the Year (with GRMMXI collective)
Vuoden Huiput competition.
2016
Gold Prize, Visual Identity category (with GRMMXI collective)
Vuoden Huiput competition.
2016
Silver prize, Young Creatives category (with GRMMXI collective)
Vuoden Huiput competition.
> Exhibitions
2024
Kodinhengetär (Homemaker)
Solo exhibition at Salo Art Museum, Salo.
2022
Fuzzy Logic
Solo exhibition at Huuto gallery, Helsinki.
2021
Visceral Petting Zoo
Participatory performance at EKA gallery, Tallinn.
2021
Mätäkuu
Group exhibition at TUO TUO Project Space, Joutsa.
2019
So How is That Working for You
Degree show with MFA Computational Arts at Goldsmiths, University of London.
2019
Uncanny Dimple
Solo exhibition at Kosminen gallery, Helsinki.
2019
Come Join the Penis Parade
Group exhibition at Fitzrovia Gallery, London
2019
WIP 2.0
Group exhibition with MFA Computational Arts at Goldsmiths, University of London.
2019
Binary Code
Group exhibition at Seager Gallery, London.
2018
2bcn4wur
Interactive window display in collaboration with Wieden+Kennedy, London.
2018
Work In Progress
Group exhibition with MFA Computational Arts at Goldsmiths, University of London.
2018
Echosystems
Degree show with MFA Computational Arts at Goldsmiths, University of London.
2017
Enter and Encounter
Group exhibition at Design Museum Helsinki (with GRMMXI collective)
2016
Kiire
Group exhibition at Espresso Edge, Helsinki.
2015
Talkoot
Group exhibition at Kalleria gallery, Helsinki (with GRMMXI collective).
2015
Spring Steam
Group exhibition with the Visual Communication Design programme at Design Forum Finland Showroom, Helsinki.
2015
Bloom
Group exhibition at LOKAL gallery, Helsinki.
> Teaching
2020—Present
Creative Computation for Visual Communication Design (6 ECTS)
MA Visual Communication Design, Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
> Workshops
8/2024
Romurobotit
One-day public workshop about crafting robots from recycled materials at Salo Art Museum.
9/2021—11/2021
Robot Orchestra
Weekly workshop for teenagers exploring the intersection of robotics and drama at Unga Teatern children’s theatre, Espoo.
8/2021
Soft Synesthetic Synthesis
2-day workshop for artists and designers participating in the Softislab residency program, exploring electronic textiles and sound at Tilaa tekstiilille ry, Helsinki.
3/2021
Soft Tech for Hard Times
One-week workshop for graphic design students exploring the soft potential of electronic textiles at Estonian Academy of Arts, Tallinn.
8/2020
Garbage Patch Kids
One-week workshop for graphic design students combining robots, recycling and role-playing at Estonian Academy of Arts, Tallinn.
6/2019
Feminist Futures
Public live action role playing workshop exploring feminist and post-colonial futures, organised in collaboration with NOWs collective at Migrant Connections Festival, London.
> Talks and Lectures
2/2025
”My Artistic Practice — Crafting Interactive Artworks”
Lecture about career in arts for high school students at Etelä-Tapiola Upper Secondary School, Espoo.
12/2024
”Interactive Artworks”
Visiting lecture on the Arts and Electronics course for MFA students at Academy of Fine Arts, Uniarts Helsinki.
9/2024
”Being, Feeling Knowing — Soft Knowledge Production on the Fringes of Hard Science”
Visiting lecture on the Thinking Practices in Art and Media course for MA Art and Media students at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
8/2024
Public artist talk regarding Kodinhengetär solo exhibition at Salo Art Museum.
8/2024
”Suunnittelijan (Uudet?) Työkalut”
Visiting lecture on the Väline: Koodi course for BA Visual Communication Design students at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
8/2024
”Gender and Technology — Soft Knowledge Production on the Fringes of Hard Science”
Visiting lecture on the Gender and Technology course for MSc Information Networks students at Aalto University School of Science.
12/2023
”Interactive Artworks — Tips, Tricks Considerations and ’Best’ Practices”
Visiting lecture on the Arts and Electronics course for MFA students at Academy of Fine Arts, Uniarts Helsinki.
8/2023
”Being is Feeling is Knowing”
Artist talk on the introduction course for BA Visual Communication Design students at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
5/2023
”Sumeat prosessit eli miten ja miksi antautua prosessille”
Visiting lecture on the Experimental Project course for BA Art and Media students at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
12/2022
”Physical Computing, Electronics and Arts”
Visiting lecture on the Arts and Electronics course for MFA students at Academy of Fine Arts, Uniarts Helsinki.
8/2022
”Positioning your Practice”
Visiting lecture on the Positioning your Practice course for BA Visual Communication Design students at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
3/2022
”Being is Feeling is Knowing”
Artist talk for MFA Computational Arts students at Goldsmiths, University of London.
8/2021
Visiting lecture on the introduction course for BA Art and Media students at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
8/2020
”Being is Feeling is Knowing”
Public artist talk at Estonian Academy of Arts, Tallinn.
9/2019
Artist talk for BA Typography students at Paju Typographic Institute, Seoul.
6/2019
Artist talk with MFA Computational Arts students at Electronic Visual Arts Conference, Computer Arts Society, London.
2/2019
Artist talk with MFA Computational Arts students at Transmediale Student Forum, Transmediale festival, Berlin.
9/2018
Panel discussion at Echosystems Computational Arts MA/MFA Degree Show, Goldsmiths, University of London.
9/2016
Panel discussion with GRMMXI collective at introduction course for BA Art and Media students at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
4/2016
Public artist talk with GRMMXI collective at EKA Projektiruum, Estonian Academy of Arts, Tallinn.
9/2015
Public lecture with Minja Axelsson at Rails Girls Finland event.