Maarit Mäkelä
Professor
A803 Dept. Design
Professor
Empirica
Maarit Mäkelä works as an artist in the junction of ceramics and fine art. She has had several solo exhibitions and has taken part in frequent joint exhibitions in Finland and abroad. Much of her visual work deals with the questions of femininity. Her research interests lie in materialy, especially in the context of artistic and practice-led research. She is initiator of The Art of Research conference and co-editor of the anthologies “The Art of Research. Research Practices in Art and Design” (2006) and “The Art of Research II. Process, Results and Contribution” (2012). In addition, she has published widely in international arenas.
Full researcher profile
https://research.aalto.fi/...
Email
[email protected]
Postal address
Otaniementie 14
02150 Espoo
Finland
Phone number
+358503722168
Areas of expertise
Taiteellinen tutkimus, Keramiikka, Materiaalilähtöinen taide, Practice-led research, Ceramics, Material-based art, Muotoilu, Design
Honors and awards
Design Club Open Call by Design Museum Helsinki (winner)
The international call for exhibitions themed material and materiality.
Sijoittuminen kilpailussa tai osallistuminen kutsukilpailuun
Muotoilun laitos
Mar 2020
Whitegold International Ceramic Prize
Soil group was selected one of the shortlisted 10 candidates
Sijoittuminen kilpailussa tai osallistuminen kutsukilpailuun
Muotoilun laitos
Jan 2019
Teachers' cultural event, 1st prize in ceramics, Finlandia Hall, Helsinki
Palkinto tai huomionosoitus tuotoksesta
Muotoilun laitos
Jan 1992
Lappeenranta 1st International Ceramic Competition, Craftmuseum of Lappeenranta, Honourable Mention
Palkinto tai huomionosoitus tuotoksesta
Muotoilun laitos
Jan 2000
Suomen kirjataiteen toimikunta, doctoral dissertation awarded in the non-fiction category
Palkinto tai huomionosoitus tuotoksesta
Muotoilun laitos
Jan 2004
Research groups
- Empirica
Publications
Obstacles, Solutions and Creative Agencies: How Forces and Agencies Shape the Learning Process of Weaving
Bilge Aktas, Anniliina Omwami, Pirita Seitamaa-Hakkarainen, Maarit Mäkelä
2024
The Design Journal
Valkoinen Musta
Maarit Mäkelä, Mira Niittymäki, Catharina Kajander, Miia Kallio
2024
Exploring Ecological Relationality Through Architectural Practice
Maiju Suomi, Maarit Mäkelä
2024
Research in Arts and Education
From an Embodied Understanding to Ethical Considerations during Creative Practice
Priska Falin, Petra Falin, Maarit Mäkelä
2023
FormAkademisk
Sensing the Rhythm: Analysing human and non-human movement in a glassblowing process
Kati Sara Sanelma Hulkkonen, Miia Lötjönen, Maarit Mäkelä
2023
FormAkademisk
The possibilities of geopolymers for greener studio ceramics
Johannes Kaarakainen, Priska Falin, Luis Huaman, Maarit Mäkelä, Nathalie Lautenbacher
2023
Proceedings of Nordes 2023: This Space Intentionally Left Blank
Material-led creative processes in the context of design education
Tarja-Kaarina Laamanen, Maarit Mäkelä, Pirita Seitamaa-Hakkarainen
2023
Art, Design and Communication in Higher Education
Maayhteisöja rakentamassa/purkamassa Nuutajärven lasikylässä: Lasin jäljet -näyttely
Riikka Latva-Somppi, Maarit Mäkelä, Tzuyu Chen, Åsa Ståhl, Kristina Lindström
2023
Learning with the Natural Environment: How Walking with Nature Can Actively Shape Creativity and Contribute to Holistic Learning
Maarit Mäkelä, Bilge Aktas
2023
International Journal of Art & Design Education
Time out! Rethinking construction / Designs for a Cooler Planet
Maarit Mäkelä, Jussi Leveinen
2023