About
Heidi Pietarinen is a Professor in Textile Art and Design at the Faculty of Art and Design, University of Lapland, Finland. Her work bridges textile innovation, bioart, and posthuman design, emphasizing collaborations with non-human entities like microbes. She leads projects such as BioARTech Laboratory and High Altitude Bioprospecting, contributing to international exhibitions and discussions on Arctic raw materials and empathy in design.
- Key Collaborations: Kyushu University (2025), Royal Danish Academy (2024)
- Research Themes: Bioart, Textile Cartographies, More-Than-Human Empathy
Scientific Awards:
- Reykjavík UNESCO City of Literature's Writers' Residence (2023)
- Ós/Tc2 Textile Residency (2022)
- Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundation Award (2024)
Her recent projects include SEEYouth (2020-2021) and Remotely more (2019-2022), focusing on social innovation and empathy in healthcare design. Publications and exhibitions highlight her interdisciplinary approach, merging textile practices with Arctic ecology and biotechnology.
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