Curriculum Vitae
Marja Hepo-aho · Contemporary and Glass Artist · Riihimäki, Finland
Founder
2025
The Art Glass Academy, an online learning platform for glass-blowers and artists
2014
Mafka & Alakoski Glass Studio
2011
Mafka brand, and Verstakko Glass Studio Co-op
Education
2011
Bachelor, Design and Manufacture of Art Glass, Riksglasskolan, Orrefors, Sweden
2010
Glassblower, Riksglasskolan, Orrefors, Sweden
2009
Artisan in Glassmaking, Education Centre Tavastia, Nuutajärvi, Finland
2005
Matriculation Examination, Oulun Normaalikoulu high school, Oulu, Finland
Exhibitions
Marja Hepo-aho has participated in numerous exhibitions since 2006. Below is a selection of solo exhibitions and collaborative creative productions.
2026
Metsänpeitto (Cover of the Forest), Solo Exhibition, Auran Galleria, Turku Finland
2025
PYHÄ (SACRED), Solo Exhibition, Gumbostrand Konst&Form, Sipoo, Finland
2024
Infinity Vessel, Marja Hepo-aho & Sini Majuri, New York Fashion Week, Flying Solo, New York, USA
2023
Infinity Vessel Film Premiere, Marja Hepo-aho & Sini Majuri, GAS Conference, Boston, USA
2023
Infinity Vessel – Roboballet, Marja Hepo-aho & Sini Majuri, Suomenlinna, Helsinki, Finland
2022
Infinity Vessel – Noa Milo, Marja Hepo-aho & Sini Majuri, Art Miami (Berengo Studio booth), USA
2022
Infinity Vessel, Marja Hepo-aho & Sini Majuri, Venice, Italy
2022
Rakkauden hampaat (Teeth of Love), Exhibition, Book & Podcast, Marja Hepo-aho & Anni Paunila, Keskusgalleria, Tampere, Finland
2021
Syntyminen (Birth), Solo Exhibition, Gumbostrand Konst&Form, Sipoo, Finland
2021
Syntyminen (Birth), Solo Exhibition, Keskusgalleria, Tampere, Finland
2021
Kasvisto – Flora, Marja Hepo-aho & Anni Paunila, Finnish Nature Centre Haltia, Espoo, Finland
2019
Herkkä tasapaino (Fragile Balance), Solo Exhibition, Gumbostrand Konst&Form, Sipoo, Finland
2019
Kasvisto (Flora), Marja Hepo-aho & Anni Paunila, Keskusgalleria, Tampere, Finland
2019
Kasvisto (Flora), Marja Hepo-aho & Anni Paunila, Gallery Mafka&Alakoski, Helsinki, Finland
2018
Veen Emäntä (Mistress of the Water), Solo Exhibition, Gallery Mafka&Alakoski, Helsinki, Finland
2017
Duo Exhibition, Marja Hepo-aho & Kari Alakoski, Galerie De Burgerij, Vorden, Netherlands
Public Art
2026
Teatterihotelli Riihimäki (hotel): "Glass Hotel" concept, interior design and unique glass pieces
2020
Hämeenlinnan naisvankila (women's prison): altarpiece for prison chapel
