Noru Innes
Noru Innes (b. 1978, Finland) is a visual artist who expresses her ideas through photography. She studied Arts and Communication in Helsinki between 1998-2002, lived in Italy for a few years and finally settled in Scotland, UK, in 2008. After carrying out commercial photographic work for her own businesses for almost 10 years, she took on formal photography studies at the University of Highlands and Islands in 2021, graduating in 2023, and is currently studying at Glasgow School of Art for a Fine Art Master’s degree.
Noru’s goal as an artist is to produce thought-provoking work through conceptual storytelling. Her style is often minimalistic with formal qualities, incorporating colourful and playful elements to engage and evoke emotions.
Exhibitions, publications & other participations:
Shortlisted at Sony World Photography Awards 2024, in the Professional Creative category.
Finalist for Art Gemini Prize 2023, including Finalists' Exhibition at the Zari Gallery, London, in September 2023.
Canon Student Development Programme 2023, one of 100 students from Europe, Asia & Africa chosen for Canon’s mentoring programme
Book - Out of Frame 22/23 photography book (two images)
Exhibition - The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, Golden Hour exhibition, 05-30 Nov 2022 (one image)
Exhibition - The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, International Portrait exhibition, Sep 2022 (one image)
Online exhibition - Artdoc Magazine, Colours of Life, Nov 2022 (https://www.artdoc.photo/online-exhibition/colours-of-life)
Previous commissions:
Promotional property photography for Duart Cottage, July 2023
Headshots and group images for Ligentia Group, July 2023
Fashion shoot for a showcase by HND Textile students in UHI West Highlands, May 2023.
Official actor headshots for K. Grant Daynes, G. Daynes and J. Daynes, September 2022.
Fashion shoot for a showcase by HND Textile students in UHI West Highlands, May 2022.
Product and lifestyle images for Pixel Spirits Distillery, craft distillery in Scotland, since 2017 on a regular ongoing basis.
Corporate promotional photographs for Loch Leven Hotel in Scotland, since 2013.