Viljami Heinonen b. 1986
Born in Tampere, Finland | Lives and works in Vesilahti, Finland
Viljami Heinonen constructs his paintings layer upon layer, building synergy between the structural elements. Dynamic tension is born through juxtapositions of conflict and harmony. Rather than seeking tranquil composure, Heinonen consciously invites friction and imperfection. His paintings are intriguing not for their pleasing harmonies but for their flaws and emotional extremity. His abstract style of expression occasionally slips into the figurative, opening windows for free association. With his expressive brushwork, Heinonen infuses his paintings with a powerful emotional poignancy. His brushwork pays tribute to art history, yet his style inhabits its realm dissociated from history.
Heinonen graduated from Kankaanpää Art School in 2012. He has held solo gallery exhibitions, including Helsinki’s Forum Box and Makasiini Contemporary in Turku. He has participated in group exhibitions at the Pori Art Museum and Rovaniemi Art Museum. His work is represented in collections including the Helsinki Art Museum HAM, the Saastamoinen Foundation, the Pori Art Museum, the Wihuri Art Foundation, and the State Art Deposit Collection. Heinonen lives and works in Tampere, Finland.
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Viljami Heinonen
Unfolding of the Light August 18 - November 25, 2023Nature plays a focal role in Viljami Heinonen’s (b.1986) recent paintings, which depict human-made structures overrun by teeming organic life formsRead more -
Viljami Heinonen
Arboretum December 10, 2021 - January 9, 2022Viljami Heinonen’s (b.1986) recent works fall into a thematic category of jungle-themed paintings. The series is highly painterly and can be appreciated solely for its abstract qualities. Heinonen’s raw, unpolished swirls of paint carry reminders of his emphatically physical approach and his total emotional immersion in the creative act. In...Read more
