'''Kauko Ensio Seppänen''' (September 7, 1924 – June 28, 2008) was a Finnish [[Sculpture|sculptor]] and professor (1978). He sculpted a total of 127 public sculptures.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://c80b9f48ce607e5c4894-48346a8e3eeb60798a0f8e37499622d2.r18.cf1.rackcdn.com/57c8f9b049e78a0a2498b099ed2a59eb.pdf|title = CV|work = Register of the Artists' Association of Finland|accessdate = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> In 1984, Seppänen had crafted more public sculptures than any other artist in [[Finland]]. "Sculptor Ensio Seppänen, is a Finnish record man" headlined Helsingin Sanomat on September 7, 1984.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://picasaweb.google.com/106859874283494965656/Lehtiartikkeleja?noredirect=1#5820628337256941762|title = Helsingin Sanomat|work = Salmela, Marja: Kuvanveistäjä on asiakkaansa palvelija. Helsingin Sanomat. Sanoma Oy.|accessdate = |publisher = 1984-09-07|last = |first = }}</ref> Seppänen was granted an artist's pension in 1985, as were a number of fellow artists who were unable to support themselves and their families with art. Seppänen's parents the carpenter Kaarlo Seppänen, and Martha Seppänen, (nee Järvinen). He married Tyne Seppänen (nee Korhonen) in 1958. They have two children, Timo and Keijo.
==Production==
Seppänen sculptures are cast in bronze and granite, molded in various ways, and formatted with stainless steel welding.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://plus.google.com/photos/106859874283494965656/albums/5820381831095642641|title = Pictures of Ensio Seppänen's artworks|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> A characteristic feature of the sculptures is that the accessories and tools have a historically correct look.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://picasaweb.google.com/tekstiiliurheilija/SaariselkaRovaniemiElokuussa2014#6090528871478649890|title = A reindeer and lapp -statue by Ensio Seppänen|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> Most of the production are custom orders. In addition to public works, he did a limited number of tomb sculptures,<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://plus.google.com/photos/106859874283494965656/albums/6080016593048759089|title = Tomb sculptures|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> reliefs, memorial stone plans, portraits, medals, plaques and figurines for individuals, as well as designed sports and NGO flags and hand programs. Many of his sculptures are associated with war memories and historical events. [[Vadsø]] Norway [[Finnmark]] was unveiled in 1977, the memorial of his sculpted by immigrants, which were to reveal the [[Olav V of Norway|Norwegian]] and [[Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden|Swedish kings]], as well as the [[Urho Kekkonen|President of the Republic of Finland]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OebH_MuGOHM&feature=youtu.be|title = Imigrants monument in Vadsö, Norway|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> Most of the monuments located north of [[Finland]], [[Sweden]] and [[Norway]]. Multi-talented artist, he designed and drew 13 buildings, some of which are located in Sweden, and was involved in the design Dunder 2060 snowmobile.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://plus.google.com/photos/106859874283494965656/albums/5820626960069215089?banner=pwa|title = Dunder 2060 snowmobile|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> In addition, he designed and built his family caravan.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://twitter.com/ensioseppanen/status/655772582365569024|title = Family caravan by Ensio Seppänen|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> In his spare time, he made a variety of furniture and implements and the snow tractor. Ensio Seppänen work of Kemi City Theatre set designer 1959-1965. Seppänen studied [[Academy of Fine Arts, Helsinki|The Finnish Art Academy School]] at the [[Ateneum]] years 1946-1949 and the [[Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze]] in Italy 1956-1957, during which time he also appeared as an assistant in the film "Souvenir d'Italie" (1957),<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8W98gpEXgs|title = Souvenir d'italie|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> which also starred [[Vittorio De Sica|Vittorio de Sica]].
[[File:Hyppäävät lohet.jpeg|frame|409x409px|alt="Hyppäävät lohet" by sculptor Professor Ensio Seppänen,1968, Kemi, Finland ]]
The debut exhibition was in [[Rovaniemi]] in 1950. Accolades he received were [https://www.fonecta.fi/kartat/ensio%20sepp%C3%A4sen%20kuja,%20kemi Ensio Seppänen's alley], (Ensio Seppäsen Kuja) Kemi in 1995 and the [[Order of the White Rose of Finland|First Class Knight of the White Rose of Finland]] in 1998.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.kuvataiteilijamatrikkeli.fi/en/artwork/1336|title = Register of the Artist's Accociation of Finland|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>
==References==
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== Selected publications ==
*Men of Achievement Cambridge Englanti No 6
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*Arbeidet memonument searelset gang I 1970, article Finnmarken 18.6.1977, Norway,
Kauko Ensio Seppänen (September 7, 1924 – June 28, 2008) was a Finnish sculptor and professor (1978). He sculpted a total of 127 public sculptures.[1] In 1984, Seppänen had crafted more public sculptures than any other artist in Finland. "Sculptor Ensio Seppänen, is a Finnish record man" headlined Helsingin Sanomat on September 7, 1984.[2] Seppänen was granted an artist's pension in 1985, as were a number of fellow artists who were unable to support themselves and their families with art. Seppänen's parents the carpenter Kaarlo Seppänen, and Martha Seppänen, (nee Järvinen). He married Tyne Seppänen (nee Korhonen) in 1958. They have two children, Timo and Keijo.
Production
Seppänen sculptures are cast in bronze and granite, molded in various ways, and formatted with stainless steel welding.[3] A characteristic feature of the sculptures is that the accessories and tools have a historically correct look.[4] Most of the production are custom orders. In addition to public works, he did a limited number of tomb sculptures,[5] reliefs, memorial stone plans, portraits, medals, plaques and figurines for individuals, as well as designed sports and NGO flags and hand programs. Many of his sculptures are associated with war memories and historical events. Vadsø Norway Finnmark was unveiled in 1977, the memorial of his sculpted by immigrants, which were to reveal the Norwegian and Swedish kings, as well as the President of the Republic of Finland.[6] Most of the monuments located north of Finland, Sweden and Norway. Multi-talented artist, he designed and drew 13 buildings, some of which are located in Sweden, and was involved in the design Dunder 2060 snowmobile.[7] In addition, he designed and built his family caravan.[8] In his spare time, he made a variety of furniture and implements and the snow tractor. Ensio Seppänen work of Kemi City Theatre set designer 1959-1965. Seppänen studied The Finnish Art Academy School at the Ateneum years 1946-1949 and the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze in Italy 1956-1957, during which time he also appeared as an assistant in the film "Souvenir d'Italie" (1957),[9] which also starred Vittorio de Sica.
