Pentti Papinaho
Professori[1] Pentti Papinaho | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 June 1926 |
| Died | 8 March 1992 (aged 65) |
| Alma mater | Fine Arts Academy of Finland |
| Known for | Sculpture |
Pentti Papinaho (2 June 1926 — 8 March 1992)[2] was a Finnish sculptor especially known for his public works featuring military, patriotic or religious themes, active particularly in the Tavastia region of Finland.[1][3][4]
Education[edit]
Papinaho studied at art school 1947—1951, followed by further studies in sculpture at the Fine Arts Academy of Finland 1951—1951.[2][3]
Later, he taught for many years at various art schools in the Lahti and Orimattila area, alongside his own creative career.[3]
Work[edit]
Papinaho's work can be seen at the same time both as representative and abstract.[1][2]
Many of his works feature humans and horses, and he is renowned for his mastery of both human and equine anatomies.[3]
In addition to large-scale sculpture, Papinaho is also known as a medal designer.[1]
Papinaho's works are included in the collections of many art museums, including Ateneum (Finnish National Gallery) in Helsinki, and the Hermitage Museum of St Petersburg.[4]
Selected works[edit]
- 1963: Joutjärvi church altar piece Golgata ('Calvary') and exterior relief Kymmenen neitsyttä ('Ten Virgins')[5]
- 1966: Vesieste ('Water Hurdle'), Tampere Stadium fountain sculpture[2][6]
- 1974: Hakkapeliittain kotiinpaluu, memorial to the Hakkapeliittas, Lahti[2]
- 1988: Suojeluskuntalainen statue and related relief, Seinäjoki Civil Guard House[7]
(Images of many of Papinaho's works can be seen on the Finnish wiki page.)
Honours and awards[edit]
In 1976, Papinaho was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, as well as the Pro Arte medal.[3]
In 1982, the honorary title of Professori was conferred on Papinaho by the President of Finland.[2][3]
He also received multiple awards in sculpture contests.[3]
Personal life[edit]
Pentti Papinaho was born to Jalmari Papinaho and Annikki née Mannisenmäki.[4]
He was married to Annikki née Kottila. The couple had four children.[4]
In 1986, to mark his 60th birthday, Papinaho established a charitable foundation in his name, supporting fine arts in the Päijät-Häme region.[4]
Papinaho died of a sudden attack of illness at the relatively young age of 65. He was in the middle of a productive artistic period, and left behind several unfinished works.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Papinaho, Pentti (1926 - 1992)" (in Finnish). National Biography of Finland. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Papinaho, Pentti". Uppslagsverket.fi (in Swedish). Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Kuvanveistäjä, professori Pentti Papinaho" (in Finnish). Helsingin Sanomat. 10 March 1992. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Pentti Papinahon Rahasto" (PDF). SKR.fi (in Finnish). Finnish Cultural Foundation. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ "Tältä näyttää yksi Päijät-Hämeen suosituimmista vihkikirkoista" (in Finnish). Etelä-Suomen Sanomat. 29 March 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ "Julkiset veistokset ja monumentit Tampereella" [Public sculptures and monuments in Tampere]. Tampere.fi (in Finnish). City of Tampere. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ "Southern Ostrobothnia Civil Guard Headquarters". VisitSeinajoki.fi. City of Seinäjoki. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
