Catalogue 2020

Catalogue 2020 2020 Collection

Curator’s Greetings The art sector has taken a digital leap forward through Taiko, making unique Finnish art available to all of us. Art creates personality and ambience.

It creates interesting decoration details in your home, and artworks often become the focus of the interior design.

In an office artworks often embody the values and image of the company. Art sparks conversation and is the most memorable detail of the space.

I hope that in the future people would be more experimental and brave to buy artworks from professional artists. Art doesn’t always have to be taken seriously. You can play with different art styles. Artworks also fit perfectly in homes with children - they will learn to recognize different shades, colors, materials and moods.

With this catalogue we want to introduce you to some artwork picks from Taiko’s collection and to help you get inspired and find the best fit for you.

Emmi Kattelus, curator, Master of Arts (M.A)

On the cover: Anu Eskelin: Spring In My Mind, 940 € 2

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Catalogue 2020

Tanja Ahola: Compás, 1220 €

Contents Modern Flower Paintings

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Artist: Roy Aurinko

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Graphic Prints

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Black and White

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Artist: Eeva Honkanen

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Emerging artists

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Colorful Abstract

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Sculptures

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Finnish Forest

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Modern Flower Paintings Pick yourself a flower that does not wither.

Here are some floral highlights from our collection.

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“Both in painting and in life, a coincidence can offer something interesting and unpredictable. I do not recreate nature, and I am not interested in the real places, I’m interested in the world that can only be reached by painting it.” katja skinnari, artist

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1. Petra Kaminen Mosher: Tulipa Caesius, 1620 € 2. Heini Turunen: Japanese Garden, 1720 € 3. Katja Skinnari: By The Green River, 1980 € 4. Jouni Pajavuori: Nasturtium, part 11, 2120 € 5. Pauli Tornberg: Flower Still Life, 1760 €

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“My goal is for the viewer to have an experience which provides both an escape from reality and a compelling encounter. In my artworks I draw the fine line between the familiar and the unknown. Apparent opposites collide in beautiful landscapes, and in the core of the fertile jungle there is always danger.” sari bremer, artist

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Picturesque Prints Let a unique graphic print take you to another world. Here is a collection of some of the best works from Taiko’s printmakers.

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1. Sari Bremer: Paradise Lost II, 730 € 2. Emma Kantanen: Fable: Stellaria, 190 € 3. Anna Arminen: The Island guard, 250 € 4. Marko Lampisuo: A Sort of Garden, 2620 € 5. Hannamari Matikainen: Sticks, 130 € 6. Kari Laitinen: Dimension XVI, 730 €

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Artist: Eeva Honkanen “I am a Finnish artist from Helsinki, born in 1983, and I graduated as a Master of Arts from Aalto University - School of Arts, Design and Architecture in 2010.

The concept behind my artistic work is capsulated in the sentence “if it doesn’t make sense then it’s true”. Emerging through free association, my large-scale ink drawings burst with contradictory elements and exaggerated forms. Under the seemingly chaotic surface of my work lies a deep interest towards the essence of human nature.”

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“The characters in this artwork are like straight from my dreams! Eeva uses animal figures in a humorous and a bit scary way. The piece hangs in my hallway, therefore immediately challenging visitors.” heikki paasonen, tv host 1. Out of Harm’s way, 2280 € 2. Study of Head X, 250 € 3. Shut-eye, 3680 €

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“My paintings deal with questions of contemporaneous existences, spaces between and multi-layered roles. I paint on both sides of a transparent acrylic sheet. Paintings are multi-layered, and the surface reflects the surrounding space and the viewer becomes a part of the artwork.” elina ruohonen, artist

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Colourful Abstract Brighten up your walls with the breathtaking colours of these pieces. Whichever colour you want – we have it.

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1. Elina Ruohonen: Fair Weather After Thunder Storm, 2980 € 2. Eve Alasaarela: Depths, 530 € 3. Solveig Lindroos: Wave, 910 € 4. Katri Mononen: Sci-fi, 2060 € 5. Minna Louhelainen: Season of Rain and Moss, 980 € 5.

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Finnish Forest For many Finns, the forest is a place to take a break from the hectic life. How about having the same feeling in your home?

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“I often try to avoid making my photos too realistic – whereas a painter uses his brush to create impressionistic features, I use long exposure and lens movement. My work focuses on light, colour, and form – and the changes they live through. ” vesa aaltonen, artist 1. Jyrki Vähälummukka: Guossa, a series of Polarnight, 300 € 2. Jarkko Rantanen: Bank, 2930 € 3. Jan Björk: Colorful explosion I, 440 € 4. Martti Matilainen: Back to nature 3., 1870 € 5. Vesa Aaltonen: Forest Landscape, 3830 €

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Artist: Roy Aurinko

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“I believe a good painting has a sense of danger and brutal beauty. My work is like jazz improvisation, exploring the rhythm, moods and volume. I rarely make sketches, as a rule, themes and ideas move from one painting to another. Thematically my body of work is based on a thought experiment, challenging the viewer to reflect on their own relationship with the surrounding world in a new way.”

1. Golden Brown, 740 € 2. Hey Ma. I joined the Navy they will teach me how to swim., 1070 € 3. Tall and Hardy, 3300 € 3.

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Black and White Keeping it simple by sticking with B&W is always a good idea. Have a look at some of Taiko’s most-liked pieces of this autumn.

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“In recent years I have began to make paintings with liquid japanese ink. With the inkpaintings, I gave up making precise sketches and also cut my art tools to a minimum. I focused my attention on how little is enough to express myself in the most comprehensive way.” lotta nevanperä, artist

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1. Ulla Remes: Kansa, 839 € 2. Marjatta Nuoreva: Huhtikuu V, 3/25, 465 € 3. Dietmar Tallroth: Mountains of the Sea, Study IV 1/6, 880 € 4. Lotta Nevanperä: Tides, 183 € 5. Vesa Loikas: EXCHANGING HORIZONS, 850 €

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Emerging Artists Get to know Taiko’s emerging artists.

These young talents are some of our curator’s favourites. We are excited to see what is still to come!

SOPHIE SCHUBAKOFF “I have been concentrating on my signature style and technique of acrylic painting for about 11 years now, I envision the world submerged underwater and have created a surreal environment for my imagination to roam free.

This painting is a homage to the idea of joy, the will to live and experience life.

The winters are harsh and cold up north where the nature turns completely white.

When the sun comes out the spirits of the people are reborn.”

Sophie Schubakoff: Midsummer white nights, 1180 €

TUULI MERILÄINEN “I’m inspired by Finnish nature and animals that you can find in the forests.

In my art I like to combine abstract painting with more figurative approach.

Inspiration to this artwork came when I was picking mushrooms in an old dark spruce forest. The forest was full of green moss fields and the atmosphere was magical. There were many animal prints on the moss. Unfortunately that forest no longer exists but this painting is a memory of that.”

Tuuli Meriläinen: Mushroom forest, 2280 €

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JOHANNA ALANKO “My main research is focused on textures and layers. My abstract artworks are strongly inspired by nature, sex, Finnish mythologies, humans and the abstract human body.

This painting is part of my series ‘’Nature is a symbol’’ describing the power of Finnish nature. Lingonberry is known for its feminine healing powers - like the meaning of this piece. It’s made to give energy and fight against sickness.”

Johanna Alanko: The secret power of the lingonberry, 1800 €

MAIJA KURKI “With the help of photography I am in control of the visible reality; I can create strange places and perspectives, like flickers of reality which may have never existed. Through the 3D glasses the photographs come closer or distance themselves; they surround the viewer with their own reality.

This picture is a part of my photo series Studies on Flesh. In this series I want to consider the balance between being full of life and subject to perishing at the same time.”

Maija Kurki: Blessing, 1620 €

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Special Sculptures Did you know that Taiko also has a wide collection of sculptures? If not, now is your chance to get your hands on some of the most noteworthy pieces!

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“My works are picturesque wall sculptures, reliefs. I work on each piece for months to get the result I want. I cut every piece by hand and grind and paint the surfaces three to four times to make them look glazed. Each artwork is a unique handmade sculpture.” anu halmesmaa, artist

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1. Anu Halmesmaa: Surface to Grow II, 5420 € 2. Tiina Laasonen: Building a Nest, 1250 € 3. Tatu Vuorio: Travel memories, 940 € 4. Sakari Kannosto: Best Friend III, 1690 €

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This is Taiko Taiko is the world’s most extensive marketplace for Finnish contemporary visual arts. Taiko offers thousands of artworks by hundreds of professional artists: paintings, prints, photo art and sculptures in different price categories. You may filter your searches by, for instance, price, size, color, theme, and technique.

Through a unique image feature called Taiko Test, you may place an artwork in your own space before making a purchasing decision.

How can I buy art from Taiko?

Buying art from Taiko is easy! After finding the artwork of your dreams, you may choose from various payment options. The purchased work is delivered directly to your home or office. Taiko only offers high quality art by manually curated professional artists. The authenticity of artworks can therefore always be checked. Every artwork is delivered with a certificate of authenticity, signed by the artist. Taiko ships worldwide!

Contact You can email us at info@taiko.art or give us a call +358 44 231 5269

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Founders “Buying original art should be easy for all of us. Art creates energy and atmosphere in our homes and offices. When you choose art, you also make a sustainable choice. This is why we created Taiko, an online store for Finnish art. In short, we want to make Finnish contemporary art available in an easy and fun way. Finnish art is of high quality, and it deserves to be displayed and offered to art lovers all around the world.

Welcome!”

Credits Layout and Content: Ilona Aaltonen

Pia and Patrik Edman, Taiko’s founders and owners.

Curating: Emmi Kattelus

Artwork and photo by Vesa Aaltonen.

Images of artworks by artists, except page 8 images 1-3 by Maija Toivanen, page 21 image 4 by Veikko Somerpuro.

Artworks by Päivi Hintsanen

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Artworks by Dietmar Tallroth

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