Gladys Camilo
b.1990 Compton, California
lives and works in Helsinki
It’s important to recognize that encounters with institutional biases, structural racism, and socio-economic limitations are present within educational institutions, because that has been my reality. I was unable to complete my BFA degree due to the rising cost of tuition. After moving to Finland and being accepted to Art School MAA, I encountered an unsafe and racist classroom environment. Despite the best efforts of the school’s director who introduced new guidelines in response to my experiences, I needed to prioritise my mental health and step away from the program. I therefore have partial university qualifications, but have actively maintained an autodidact’s approach to learning.
2019-2020, Taidekoulu Maa
2014-2016, La Sierra University, BFA
2025
Forthcoming Exhibition, Asbestos Artspace, Helsinki, Finland.
Forthcoming Exhibition, Kesäsade/Summer Rain, Kunsthalle Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Group Exhibition, Everlasting Soup, Sinne Galleria, Helsinki, Finland.
2022
Group Exhibition, Fragmented Fronts, Catalysti ry, Helsinki, Finland
Solo Exhibition, Through the Mire, Outo Olo Artspace, Helsinki, Finland.
Group Exhibition, Pieces of Hope, Helsinki Design Week X Kaiku, Helsinki, Finland.
Group Exhibition, Gursha, Luna Society ry, Helsinki, Finland.
Group Exhibition, 1 to 100 Artshop, Katugalleria Mutteri, Helsinki, Finland.
Group Exhibition, What's the Use of Intersectionality, STOA, Helsinki, Finland.
2020
Group Exhibition, O Worm Supreme, TUO TUO Arts, Joutsa, Finland.
Salon Ehibition, Summery Sales Exhibition, Kosminen, Helsinki, Finland
2019-2016
Group Exhibition, Freedom to Roam, Kruunuvuori Forest, Helsinki, Finland.
Group Exhibition, Anual Student Show, Brandstater Gallery, Riverside, CA.
2022
Flower, Strain, Kiln, Pigment, Group Exhibition
Co-curated with Paola Jalili and Feminist Culture House
Titanik Galleria, Turku, Finland
Low Gallery, Riga, Latvia
2021
Plantasy, Group Exhibition
Co-curated with Jonni Korhonen and in collaboration with
Feminist Culture House
Outo Olo Artspace
Helsinki, Finland
(Forthcoming) Windows of Tolerance, 2025
Book illustrations
Feminist Culture House Publication.
Astra Magazine, 2021
Cover illustration for issue #4
Ylioppilaslehti, 2021
Article illustrations for issue #5
Performing a Life-time, 2021
Book illustrations
Written by Saara Mahbouba
Edited by Paola Jalili
Printed by Quince Ediciones
Zelda Zine, 2020
Article illustrations for issue #6
Libero Magazine, 2019
Article illustrations for issue #4
Groteski Magazine, 2019
Article illustrations for issue #6
Stiff Body, Stiff Mind & Stiff Heart, 2023
In collaboration with Heikki Lotvonen as part of the Temporary
Bookshelf Special Edition Zine Collection for the Tokyo Art Book Fair.
Lost Zine, 2023
A self-made artist book
Loving Labels, 2022
Exhibition Review for NONIIN Magazine
2021, 4 Month Working grant, Kone Säätiö through Feminist Culture House.
2020, Artist Grant, Kotiresidenssi from Kone Säätiö
2022-Present, Board Member, Feminist Culture House ry.
2018-Present, Board Member, MYÖS ry.
Catalysti
Globe Art Point
