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Juliana Hyrri
Author
Juliana Hyrri (b. 1989) is an Estonian-born visual artist, painter, cartoonist and illustrator whose work explores the intricate relationship between language and expression. Blending visual storytelling with literary nuance, her graphic narratives often draw from autofiction, delving into themes of childhood, memory, and the complex tension between innocence and evil. In 2023 Hyrri was honoured with the State Prize by The National Council for Multidisciplinary Art, recognizing her impactful contributions to the Finnish contemporary comics and illustration scene.
Awards & nominations
Awards
2023
State Prize, Arts Promotion Centre Finland
2022
Silver Peak, award for Aalto x Flow team, Vuoden Huiput – The Best Finnish Creative Design
2022
Merit in Professional Category, 3x3 International Illustration Annual No.19
2021
First Prize, Comics Competition by Väinö Tanner Foundation
2020
Critics’ Spurs / Kritiikin Kannukset, The Finnish Critics' Association
2020
Second Prize, Oulu Nordic Comics Competition
2019
Merit in Professional Category, 3x3 International Illustration Annual No.16
2018
Second Prize, Oulu Nordic Comics Competition
2017
First Prize, Oulu Nordic Comics Competition
2016
Honorary Mention, Oulu Nordic Comics Competition
State Prize Jury“Hyrri’s distinctive aesthetic is seamlessly intertwined with her illustrations, making her a unique and compelling artist.”
