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Elina Luiro is a University Lecturer at the Faculty of Art and Design, University of Lapland. She is actively involved in the UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Sustainable Arts and Design (ASAD). Her work focuses on embroidery as a medium for exploring cultural sustainability, ecoculture, and craftivism. Luiro collaborates in projects like WoolInno (2023-2026), which investigates wool-based textile innovation. She has organized exhibitions such as 'Kirjotut kannat: Näyttely Galleria Valossa' (2025) and contributed to publications like Luopumuksia (2024). Her research integrates art education with environmental themes, emphasizing community engagement through textile practices.
- Membership: Editorial board of Cumulus Conference Proceedings Series
- Project roles: Co-investigator in WoolInno (EU-funded)
Research interests include Arctic arts, textile-based activism, and the intersection of traditional crafts with contemporary ecological discourse. Her exhibitions often explore identity, materiality, and social critique through embroidered installations.
