77. Jan Neva

Address

Vanha talvitie 9
00580 Helsinki

Phone

0500 612934

Genre

Drawing, Graphic art, Painting

Information about the artist / the group

I live and work in Helsinki, Finland. In the year 2000, I graduated from the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts, after which I continued to deepen my studies in the longest continually operated arts academy in the world, the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg. There, I received a classical education in painting under the tutelage of the most distinguished pedagogues.

My art reflects on the layered nature of history, as well as the temporality of human existence.
My paintings portray the transience of time and existence, carrying on the tradition of re-inscribing the legacy of western painting. Ephemerality has been immortalized in paintings and sculptures throughout art history. I am intrigued by the idea of immortalizing things that are held to be beautiful and valuab

Program during Konstrundan

In my studio I have a workspace where my works are on display, both finished and in progress. It is possible for the public to watch me painting with oil colours on the spot. Possible portrait painting demonstration in the form of a Master class. New and old work on display that can be purchased directly at a low price!

Driving directions

The nearest metro station is Kalasatama. Teurastamo area is next by.