Jaakko Mattila
Jaakko Mattila | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 July 1976 |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Known for | Painter |
Jaakko Antti Mattila (born July 30, 1976, Oulu) is a Finnish painter. Mattila graduated from The Surrey Institute of Art & Design University College in 2001. Since then his works have been displayed in Finland, the United Kingdom, Italy and France and he has made public works.[1][2]
Mattila paints abstract paintings and is interested in the fundamental elements that create our sense, or illusion, of the world.[2] Nature is his biggest single inspiration. He is also interested in the constructive principles of the universe such as infinity, smallness, greatness and time.[3] Among his paintings he has made sculptures, installations and art furniture.[4][5] Mattila currently lives and works in Finland.[2][6]
He is a member of Finnish Painters Union, Oulu Artist Organisation and artist group CollectEast.[1][2][7]
Public works
- Pallautuneet-sculpture, traffic signs, steel, polyurethane paint, Nallikari Camping, Hietasaari, Oulu, 2005
- Mural (with Petri Yrjölä), Club 45 Special, Oulu, 2006
- A Detail of the Cosmos (45 remix), acrylic, Club 45 Special, Oulu, 2007
Literature
- Jaakko Mattila: Teoksia 2003-2008, Kalevaprint, 2008, ISBN 978-952-92-4011-1 Template:Fi icon Template:En icon
References
- ^ a b "Suomen Kuvataiteilijat -verkkomatrikkeli". Retrieved 2008-10-24.
- ^ a b c d "Saatchi Gallery: Jaakko Mattila". Retrieved 2008-10-24.
- ^ "Finnguide: Artists in Salmela's Cultural Summer 2008". Retrieved 2008-10-26.
- ^ "Pallautuneet". Retrieved 2008-10-24.
- ^ "Ennakkoluulottomia kohtaamisia". Soile Seppä. Keskipohjanmaa.
- ^ "Artist Jaakko Mattila". Retrieved 2008-10-24.
- ^ "Mattila, Jaakko". Retrieved 2008-10-24.