Martti Aiha
Martti Aiha (23 December 1952 – 5 May 2023) was a Finnish sculptor. He was born in Pudasjärvi and worked in Fiskars.
Also recorded as Martii Aiha · Hannu Martti Matias Aiha
Martti Aiha
- Name
- Martti Aiha
- Born
- 23 December 1952
- Birthplace
- Pudasjärvi, Finland
- Died
- 5 May 2023
- Occupation
- Sculptor
- Awards
- Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland (1992) Prince Eugen Medal (2013)
- Full name
- Hannu Martti Matias Aiha.
- Nationality
- Finland.
- Education
- Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture and Academy of Fine Arts of Helsinki.
- Known for
- Seven Magical Points and Rumba.
- Honours
- Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Prince Eugen Medal and Ducat Prize.
- Languages
- Finnish.
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Martti Aiha (23 December 1952 – 5 May 2023) was a Finnish sculptor. He was born in Pudasjärvi and worked in Fiskars.
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Biography
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Martti Aiha studied at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture and Academy of Fine Arts of Helsinki. The recorded working language is Finnish. Places of work recorded in the authority are Fiskars. Works named in the authority record are Seven Magical Points and Rumba. Work by Martti Aiha is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery, City of Pori art collection, HAM Helsinki Art Museum and Artscape Nordland. Distinctions recorded are Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Prince Eugen Medal and Ducat Prize.
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Key facts
• Name — Martti Aiha • Born — 23 December 1952 • Birthplace — Pudasjärvi, Finland • Died — 5 May 2023 • Occupation — Sculptor • Awards — Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland (1992) Prince Eugen Medal (2013)
Career
Career
Aiha made abstract sculptured wall reliefs and free-standing sculptures. His reliefs made of transparent acrylic sheet give an impression of immateriality, incorporeality and weightlessness. The ornamental, flame-like living shapes have become his trademark. In addition to acrylic and plywood, he worked with metal, wood and plastic. Many of Aiha's works are related to his curiosity of our use of public space. Aiha's 15 m high sculpture Rumba in black-painted aluminium was donated to the City of Helsinki by Alko, the government-owned alcohol company, in the context of Alko's 60th anniversary. The sculpture is located in Salmisaari, near Alko's then headquarters. Aiha received the Swedish Prince Eugen Medal in 2013.
Death
Death
Aiha died on 5 May 2023, at the age of 70.
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- 1.Martti Aiha CV. Galleria Heino.
- 2.Heino, Rauli. Martti Aiha 24.4.-20.5.2007. Galleria Heino. 2007.
- 3.Martti Aiha Skulpturlandskap
- 4.Martti Aiha Embassy of Finland, Paris
- 5.Helsinki Art Museum. Rumba. HAM.
- 6.Royal Court of Sweden. Medaljförläningar – Prins Eugen-medaljen.
- 7.Martti Aiha, 1952–2023. Kohta.
- 8.Yleisradio Oy. Kuvanveistäjä Martti Aiha on kuollut. Yle Uutiset. 9 May 2023.
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