Outi Heiskanen

Her subjects included her family and friends, animals, as well as animal-human hybrids. Her main printmaking technique was etching, which she used to draw the motif. She would then augment the etching by aquatint or drypoint where necessary. Heiskanen was also known for her versatility as a performer, set designer and creator of happenings and performances. She was a member of several independent artists' groups. She drew pictures of animals and people at the farms. She graduated as an art teacher in 1959 and married Toivo Heiskanen. They had two daughters. In addition to her artistic career, Heiskanen worked as an art teacher in schools in Oulu, Jyväskylä and Helsinki from 1959 to 1973. She was a professor in the graphics department at the Academy of Fine Arts in 1992, and the Academy headmaster from 1994 until 1995. In 1984, she was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal. Heiskanen's travels have had a great impact in her work, especially the trips to Tibet and Afghanistan. Heiskanen died on 30 September 2022 at the age of 85, after suffering from dementia for several years.

Training under Pentti Kaskipuro is recorded. Hannu Väisänen is recorded as having studied under Outi Heiskanen. The recorded working language is Finnish. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are performance, installation and graphic arts. Places of work recorded in the authority are Helsinki, Jyväskylä and Oulu. Positions recorded include professor and rector. Work by Outi Heiskanen is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery, City of Pori art collection, Ateneum, Amos Anderson Museum and Alvar Aalto Museum. Distinctions recorded are Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Prince Eugen Medal and Finnish National Prize.

Outi Heiskanen was recorded at birth as Outi Marjatta Kanervo. She also worked under the name Heis. The authorities additionally record the headings Heis, Outi Kanervo, Outi Marjatta Heiskanen and Outi Marjatta Kanervo. Her recorded language was Finnish. One child is recorded: Metti Nordin. Other recorded relations include Siiri Nordin and Reino Nordin.