Jaakko Mattila

Jaakko Mattila
Born 30 July 1976
Oulu, Finland
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

Literature

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Suomen Kuvataiteilijat -verkkomatrikkeli". Retrieved 2008-10-24.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Saatchi Gallery: Jaakko Mattila". Retrieved 2008-10-24.
  3. ↑ "Finnguide: Artists in Salmela’s Cultural Summer 2008". Retrieved 2008-10-26.
  4. ↑ "Pallautuneet". Retrieved 2008-10-24.
  5. ↑ "Ennakkoluulottomia kohtaamisia". Soile Seppä (Keskipohjanmaa).
  6. ↑ "Artist Jaakko Mattila". Retrieved 2008-10-24.
  7. ↑ "Mattila, Jaakko". Retrieved 2008-10-24.

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