Martti Aiha (23 December 1952 – 5 May 2023) was a Finnish sculptor. He was born in Pudasjärvi and worked in Fiskars.[1]
Martti Aiha | |
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| Born | 23 December 1952 Pudasjärvi, Finland |
| Died | 5 May 2023 (aged 70) |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
| Awards | Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland (1992) Prince Eugen Medal (2013) |
Aiha made abstracted sculptured wall reliefs and free-standing sculptures. His reliefs made of transparent acrylic sheet give an impression of immateriality, incorporeality and weightlessness. The ornamental, flame-like living shapes have become his trademark.[2] In addition to acrylic and plywood, he works with metal, wood or plastic.[3]
Many of Aiha's works are related to his curiosity of our use of public space.[4]
Aiha's 15-metre (49 ft) high sculpture Rumba in black-painted aluminium was donated to the City of Helsinki by Alko, the government-owned alcohol company, in the context of Alko's 60th anniversary. The sculpture is located in Salmisaari, near Alko's then headquarters.[5]
Aiha received the Swedish Prince Eugen Medal in 2013.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Martti Aiha CV" (PDF). Galleria Heino. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ^ Heino, Rauli (2007). "Martti Aiha 24.4.-20.5.2007". Galleria Heino. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ^ Martti Aiha Skulpturlandskap
- ^ Martti Aiha Embassy of Finland, Paris (in Finnish)
- ^ "Rumba". HAM. Helsinki Art Museum. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ^ "Medaljförläningar – Prins Eugen-medaljen" (in Swedish). Royal Court of Sweden. Archived from the original on 21 October 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "Martti Aiha, 1952–2023". Kohta. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ "Kuvanveistäjä Martti Aiha on kuollut". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). Helsinki: Yleisradio Oy. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.