Osmo Valtonen
Osmo Valtonen (1929–2002) was an artist from Finland. He was a pioneer of kinetic art in Finland. His most popular works were machines which drew shapes in sand.[1]
Valtonen was one of the founders of Dimensio group in 1972, and chair of the group 1976-1979. The group consisted of artists, engineers, composers and scientists. They developed and exhibited "engineering esthetics".[1]
Many of Valtonen's works are based on simple geometric forms. His sand drawers move slowly creating shapes in sand, reminding Japanese rock gardens or the plough marks on farmer's field.[1]
Valtonen received the Swedish Prince Eugen Medal in 1998.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Sinisalo, Soili. "Valtonen, Osmo (1929 - 2002)". National Biography of Finland (in Finnish). SKS. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
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External links
- Pikku Elli Sand drawer. Finnish National Gallery.
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