Abstract art

Abstract art

Abstract painting series ”Tutu”, inspired by Miles Davis.

My latest work is all Jazz. It is a tribute to a man whose music was complex, insightful, sad, joyful, captivating, and full of the essence of life—the same ingredients that life itself is made of. It contains layers, colors, and improvisation. Controlled chaos. Explosive joy of life and present shadows. Light.

Paraphernalia

From the series ”Tutu” 2024

Hail To The Real Chief

From the series ”Tutu” 2024

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I am a Finnish artist, exploring the enormous possibilities of abstract art. Welcome, dear visitor. Below you can find information about me, see my work and explore featured artists.

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Rut Bryk

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And now for something completely different: Let me introduce you Rut Bryk (1919-1999). She was a major figure in Finnish ceramic art. I’m making an exception here by introducing an artist who has already passed away, but who was also relatively well-known, at least in Finland. However, the majority of Finns may not necessarily be…
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Inspired by Miles Davis

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Miles Davis was a genius. Listening to his music, in my personal experience – to put it roughly – is like peeling an onion layer by layer. At first, the dissonances might even make you cry with their bitterness. But the deeper you go towards the core, the more you begin to understand something wonderful,…
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Mono no aware

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For some time now Japanese minimalism has spoken to and intrigued me. The form and expression in certain movements of Japanese art are subtle, containing multiple layers within their simplicity, which gradually reveal themselves to the viewer. However, the insights, in their complexity and depth, are rewarding. The concept of “Mono no aware” is multifaceted…
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