Rannveig Mietinen er en tverrfaglig kunstner og designer med base i den arktiske delen av Norge. Praksisen hennes spenner over tegning, maleri, grafikk, fotografi, film, lyd og duft, ofte forankret i tematiske undersøkelser av møtet mellom natur, identitet, mytologi og alkymi. Rannveig er opprinnelig fra Vestre Jakobselv, med kvenske og samiske røtter. Etter 15 år med kunst- og designutdannelse og yrkeserfaring fra Norge, Finland, Danmark og Storbritannia har hun vendt tilbake til hjemtraktene, og hun bor og arbeider nå i Vadsø.
Rannveig Mietinen is a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Arctic Norway. Her practice spans drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, film, sound and scent, often grounded in thematic explorations of the intersection of nature, identity, mythology and alchemy. Rannveig is originally from Vestre Jakobselv, with Kven and Sámi roots. After 15 years of art and design education and professional experience across Norway, Finland, Denmark and the UK, she has returned to her home region and now lives and works in Vadsø.
Rannveig Mietinen is a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Arctic Norway. Her practice spans drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, film, sound and scent, often grounded in thematic explorations of the intersection of nature, identity, mythology and alchemy. Rannveig is originally from Vestre Jakobselv, with Kven and Sámi roots. After 15 years of art and design education and professional experience across Norway, Finland, Denmark and the UK, she has returned to her home region and now lives and works in Vadsø.
PLANLAGT AKTIVITET 2026–2027
Okt.–nov. 2026: Kunstnerresidens og offentlig presentasjon, Uberbau_house, São Paulo, Brasil
Feb. 2027: Kunstnerresidens, kunstnersamtale og åpent atelier, Nordiska Konstförbundet i Finland, Konstfabriken, Borgå/Porvoo, Finland
Okt.–nov. 2026: Kunstnerresidens og offentlig presentasjon, Uberbau_house, São Paulo, Brasil
Feb. 2027: Kunstnerresidens, kunstnersamtale og åpent atelier, Nordiska Konstförbundet i Finland, Konstfabriken, Borgå/Porvoo, Finland
UTSTILLINGER
2026: Kaipaus, separatutstilling, Galleri Gjutars, Vantaa/Helsinki, Finland
2011: Den 64. Nordnorske Kunstutstilling (Nordnorsken)
2011: Fotoutstilling ved Revontuli-senteret, Rovaniemi, Finland
2010: Utstilling og profilert festspillkunstner, Varangerfestivalen, Vadsø
2026: Kaipaus, separatutstilling, Galleri Gjutars, Vantaa/Helsinki, Finland
2011: Den 64. Nordnorske Kunstutstilling (Nordnorsken)
2011: Fotoutstilling ved Revontuli-senteret, Rovaniemi, Finland
2010: Utstilling og profilert festspillkunstner, Varangerfestivalen, Vadsø
KUNSTNEROPPHOLD / RESIDENSER
2027: 4 ukers residens, Nordiska Konstförbundet i Finland, Konstfabriken, Borgå/Porvoo, Finland (kommende)
2026: 6 ukers residens, Uberbau_house, São Paulo, Brasil (kommende)
2026: 4 ukers residens, Galleri Gjutars, Vantaa/Helsinki, Finland
2027: 4 ukers residens, Nordiska Konstförbundet i Finland, Konstfabriken, Borgå/Porvoo, Finland (kommende)
2026: 6 ukers residens, Uberbau_house, São Paulo, Brasil (kommende)
2026: 4 ukers residens, Galleri Gjutars, Vantaa/Helsinki, Finland
PRISER OG UTMERKELSER
1998: 3. pris og hederlig omtale, Sapporo International Design Competition, Japan
1998: 3. pris og hederlig omtale, Sapporo International Design Competition, Japan
UTDANNING
1995–2000: Master i visuell kommunikasjon, Kunsthøgskolen i Bergen
1997–1999: Visuell design og interaksjon, Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi, København, Danmark
1993–1995: Grafisk design, Konstindustriella högskolan i Helsingfors (nå Aalto-universitetet), Finland
1991–1993: Billedkunst, Nordland kunst- og filmfagskole, Kabelvåg
1990–1991: Grafisk design, Sogn videregående skole, Oslo
1989–1990: Billedkunst, Skiringssal folkehøyskole, Sandefjord
1995–2000: Master i visuell kommunikasjon, Kunsthøgskolen i Bergen
1997–1999: Visuell design og interaksjon, Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi, København, Danmark
1993–1995: Grafisk design, Konstindustriella högskolan i Helsingfors (nå Aalto-universitetet), Finland
1991–1993: Billedkunst, Nordland kunst- og filmfagskole, Kabelvåg
1990–1991: Grafisk design, Sogn videregående skole, Oslo
1989–1990: Billedkunst, Skiringssal folkehøyskole, Sandefjord
MEDLEMSKAP
NBK – Norske Billedkunstnere
NNBK – Nord-Norske Billedkunstnere
TF – Tegnerforbundet
FFF – Forbundet Frie Fotografer
Kvensk Kunstnerforbund
NBK – Norske Billedkunstnere
NNBK – Nord-Norske Billedkunstnere
TF – Tegnerforbundet
FFF – Forbundet Frie Fotografer
Kvensk Kunstnerforbund
VERV
2013–2014: Styremedlem, Nord-Norske Billedkunstnere (NNBK)
2007–2009: Styremedlem, Vadsø Kunstforening
2013–2014: Styremedlem, Nord-Norske Billedkunstnere (NNBK)
2007–2009: Styremedlem, Vadsø Kunstforening
ARBEIDSERFARING, KUNSTUNDERVISNING
2020, 2021 og 2023: 4 ukers intensivkurs i tegning og maling, Vadsø fengsel
2012–2013: Kunstkurs med kunstterapeutisk tilnærming for enslige mindreårige flyktninger, Vadsø statlige mottak
2020, 2021 og 2023: 4 ukers intensivkurs i tegning og maling, Vadsø fengsel
2012–2013: Kunstkurs med kunstterapeutisk tilnærming for enslige mindreårige flyktninger, Vadsø statlige mottak
ARBEIDSERFARING, DUFTDESIGN
2025–nå: Grunnlegger, parfymør og formulerer, Essensit (Ruijan Sauna), www.essensit.no
2015: Skaper og parfymør, Le Parfum Arctique – Invisible Art
2025–nå: Grunnlegger, parfymør og formulerer, Essensit (Ruijan Sauna), www.essensit.no
2015: Skaper og parfymør, Le Parfum Arctique – Invisible Art
ARBEIDSERFARING, GRAFISK DESIGN
2018–nå: Frilans grafisk designer, Vadsø
2014–2018: Grafisk designer, To Typer, Vadsø
2011–2014: Grafisk designer, Arc Giraff AS, Vadsø
2009 (periode): Grafisk designer, Graven Images, Glasgow, Skottland, Storbritannia
2007–2011: Grunnlegger og kreativ leder, designbyrået Pors Design, Vadsø
2003–2007: Frilans grafisk designer (og bibliotekar ved Vadsø bibliotek)
2002–2003: Design Manager, Ascio Technologies, København, Danmark
1999–2002: Art Director / Senior Designer, AGENCY.COM, København, Danmark, med arbeidsperioder ved London-kontoret, Storbritannia
1998–1999: Grafisk designer / webdesigner, Visionik AS, København, Danmark
2018–nå: Frilans grafisk designer, Vadsø
2014–2018: Grafisk designer, To Typer, Vadsø
2011–2014: Grafisk designer, Arc Giraff AS, Vadsø
2009 (periode): Grafisk designer, Graven Images, Glasgow, Skottland, Storbritannia
2007–2011: Grunnlegger og kreativ leder, designbyrået Pors Design, Vadsø
2003–2007: Frilans grafisk designer (og bibliotekar ved Vadsø bibliotek)
2002–2003: Design Manager, Ascio Technologies, København, Danmark
1999–2002: Art Director / Senior Designer, AGENCY.COM, København, Danmark, med arbeidsperioder ved London-kontoret, Storbritannia
1998–1999: Grafisk designer / webdesigner, Visionik AS, København, Danmark
ASTROLOGISK UTDANNING
2011–2025: Omfattende nettstudier i hellenistisk, vedisk, vestlig og antikk astrologi med ulike internasjonale instruktører
2020: Herkules Astrologiskole med Gisle Henden, Oslo
2019: Astrologikurs med Astrolada Lada Duncheva, Sozopol, Bulgaria
2011–2025: Omfattende nettstudier i hellenistisk, vedisk, vestlig og antikk astrologi med ulike internasjonale instruktører
2020: Herkules Astrologiskole med Gisle Henden, Oslo
2019: Astrologikurs med Astrolada Lada Duncheva, Sozopol, Bulgaria
ANDRE KURS OG KOMPETANSEUTVIKLING
2025: Urtemedisin, med botaniker Rolv Hjelmstad
2024: Masterclass Kreativt næringsliv «Svarteboka», med forfatter og gründer Ida Jackson
2023: Masterclass Kreativ skriving «Heksesirkel», med forfatter og gründer Ida Jackson
2015: Skrivekurs med prisbelønt forfatter Vigdis Hjorth
2025: Urtemedisin, med botaniker Rolv Hjelmstad
2024: Masterclass Kreativt næringsliv «Svarteboka», med forfatter og gründer Ida Jackson
2023: Masterclass Kreativ skriving «Heksesirkel», med forfatter og gründer Ida Jackson
2015: Skrivekurs med prisbelønt forfatter Vigdis Hjorth
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PLANNED ACTIVITY 2026–2027
Oct–Nov 2026: Artist residency and public presentation, Uberbau_house, São Paulo, Brazil
Feb 2027: Artist residency, artist talk and open studio, Finnish Nordic Art Association, Art Factory, Porvoo, Finland
Oct–Nov 2026: Artist residency and public presentation, Uberbau_house, São Paulo, Brazil
Feb 2027: Artist residency, artist talk and open studio, Finnish Nordic Art Association, Art Factory, Porvoo, Finland
EXHIBITIONS
2026: Kaipaus, solo exhibition, Galleri Gjutars, Vantaa/Helsinki, Finland
2011: The 64th North Norwegian Art Exhibition (Nordnorsken), Norway
2011: Photo exhibition at Revontuli Centre, Rovaniemi, Finland
2010: Exhibition and Featured Festival Artist, Varanger Festival, Vadsø, Norway
2026: Kaipaus, solo exhibition, Galleri Gjutars, Vantaa/Helsinki, Finland
2011: The 64th North Norwegian Art Exhibition (Nordnorsken), Norway
2011: Photo exhibition at Revontuli Centre, Rovaniemi, Finland
2010: Exhibition and Featured Festival Artist, Varanger Festival, Vadsø, Norway
ARTIST RESIDENCIES
2027: 4-week residency, Finnish Nordic Art Association, Art Factory, Porvoo, Finland (upcoming)
2026: 6-week residency, Uberbau_house, São Paulo, Brazil (upcoming)
2026: 4-week residency, Galleri Gjutars, Vantaa/Helsinki, Finland
2027: 4-week residency, Finnish Nordic Art Association, Art Factory, Porvoo, Finland (upcoming)
2026: 6-week residency, Uberbau_house, São Paulo, Brazil (upcoming)
2026: 4-week residency, Galleri Gjutars, Vantaa/Helsinki, Finland
AWARDS
1998: 3rd Prize and Honourable Mention, Sapporo International Design Competition, Japan
1998: 3rd Prize and Honourable Mention, Sapporo International Design Competition, Japan
EDUCATION
1995–2000: Master of Arts, Visual Communication, Bergen Academy of Art and Design, Norway
1997–1999: Visual Design and Interaction, Royal Danish Academy, Copenhagen, Denmark
1993–1995: Graphic Design, University of Art and Design Helsinki (now Aalto University), Finland
1991–1993: Fine Art, Nordland School of Art and Film, Kabelvåg, Norway
1990–1991: Graphic Design, Sogn Vocational School, Oslo, Norway
1989–1990: Fine Art, Skiringssal Folk High School, Sandefjord, Norway
1995–2000: Master of Arts, Visual Communication, Bergen Academy of Art and Design, Norway
1997–1999: Visual Design and Interaction, Royal Danish Academy, Copenhagen, Denmark
1993–1995: Graphic Design, University of Art and Design Helsinki (now Aalto University), Finland
1991–1993: Fine Art, Nordland School of Art and Film, Kabelvåg, Norway
1990–1991: Graphic Design, Sogn Vocational School, Oslo, Norway
1989–1990: Fine Art, Skiringssal Folk High School, Sandefjord, Norway
MEMBERSHIPS
NBK – Association of Norwegian Visual Artists
NNBK – Association of North Norwegian Visual Artists
TF – The Drawing Association of Norway
FFF – The Association of Fine Art Photographers Norway
Kven Artist Association Norway
NBK – Association of Norwegian Visual Artists
NNBK – Association of North Norwegian Visual Artists
TF – The Drawing Association of Norway
FFF – The Association of Fine Art Photographers Norway
Kven Artist Association Norway
POSITIONS OF TRUST
2013–2014: Board Member, Association of North Norwegian Visual Artists (NNBK), Norway
2007–2009: Board Member, Vadsø Art Association, Norway
2013–2014: Board Member, Association of North Norwegian Visual Artists (NNBK), Norway
2007–2009: Board Member, Vadsø Art Association, Norway
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, ART INSTRUCTOR
2020, 2021 and 2023: Four-week intensive drawing and painting course, Vadsø Prison, Norway
2012–2013: Art course with an art therapy approach for unaccompanied minor refugees, Vadsø Asylum Reception Centre, Norway
2020, 2021 and 2023: Four-week intensive drawing and painting course, Vadsø Prison, Norway
2012–2013: Art course with an art therapy approach for unaccompanied minor refugees, Vadsø Asylum Reception Centre, Norway
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, SCENT DESIGN
2025–present: Creator, Perfumer and Formulator, Essensit (Ruijan Sauna), www.essensit.no
2015: Creator and Perfumer, Le Parfum Arctique – Invisible Art
2025–present: Creator, Perfumer and Formulator, Essensit (Ruijan Sauna), www.essensit.no
2015: Creator and Perfumer, Le Parfum Arctique – Invisible Art
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, GRAPHIC DESIGN
2018–present: Freelance Graphic Designer, Vadsø, Norway
2014–2018: Graphic Designer, To Typer, Vadsø, Norway
2011–2014: Graphic Designer, Arc Giraff AS, Vadsø, Norway
2009 (period): Graphic Designer, Graven Images, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
2007–2011: Founder and Creative Director, design agency Pors Design, Vadsø, Norway
2003–2007: Freelance Graphic Designer (and Librarian, Vadsø Library), Norway
2002–2003: Design Manager, Ascio Technologies, Copenhagen, Denmark
1999–2002: Art Director / Senior Designer, AGENCY.COM, Copenhagen, Denmark, with periods at the London office, UK
1998–1999: Graphic Designer / Web Designer, Visionik AS, Copenhagen, Denmark
2018–present: Freelance Graphic Designer, Vadsø, Norway
2014–2018: Graphic Designer, To Typer, Vadsø, Norway
2011–2014: Graphic Designer, Arc Giraff AS, Vadsø, Norway
2009 (period): Graphic Designer, Graven Images, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
2007–2011: Founder and Creative Director, design agency Pors Design, Vadsø, Norway
2003–2007: Freelance Graphic Designer (and Librarian, Vadsø Library), Norway
2002–2003: Design Manager, Ascio Technologies, Copenhagen, Denmark
1999–2002: Art Director / Senior Designer, AGENCY.COM, Copenhagen, Denmark, with periods at the London office, UK
1998–1999: Graphic Designer / Web Designer, Visionik AS, Copenhagen, Denmark
ASTROLOGICAL EDUCATION
2011–2025: Extensive online studies in Hellenistic, Vedic, Western and ancient astrology with various international instructors
2020: Herkules Astrology School with Gisle Henden, Oslo, Norway
2019: Astrology course with Astrolada Lada Duncheva, Sozopol, Bulgaria
2011–2025: Extensive online studies in Hellenistic, Vedic, Western and ancient astrology with various international instructors
2020: Herkules Astrology School with Gisle Henden, Oslo, Norway
2019: Astrology course with Astrolada Lada Duncheva, Sozopol, Bulgaria
OTHER COURSES AND DEVELOPMENT
2025: Herbal Medicine, with botanist Rolv Hjelmstad, Norway
2024: Masterclass Creative Business "Svarteboka", with author and entrepreneur Ida Jackson, Norway
2023: Masterclass Creative Writing "Heksesirkel", with author and entrepreneur Ida Jackson, Norway
2015: Writing course with award-winning author Vigdis Hjorth, Norway
2025: Herbal Medicine, with botanist Rolv Hjelmstad, Norway
2024: Masterclass Creative Business "Svarteboka", with author and entrepreneur Ida Jackson, Norway
2023: Masterclass Creative Writing "Heksesirkel", with author and entrepreneur Ida Jackson, Norway
2015: Writing course with award-winning author Vigdis Hjorth, Norway