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The overarching principle of the Finnish State Art Commission has always been to acquire the most recent works of artists, the so-called contemporary art. The collection is a comprehensive representation of the Finnish contemporary art from the last 60 years.
The works of art works exhibited indoors and outdoors on our campus represent a range of different fields of visual arts, including drawings, paintings, graphic art, photographs, sculptures and installations.
Ukri Merikanto: Sisääntulo. 1994. Sculpture, Kotka red granite. Part 1, height 310 cm; part 2, height 205 cm; part 3, height 225 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; platform in front of main entrance.
Marja Helander: Kuva rakkaudesta. 1989. Painting, oil. 200 x 160 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; E-wing, 3rd floor, conference room of the Administration Unit.
Olavi Korolainen: Taiga. 1987. Painting, oil, wood. 39,5 x 34 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; library, 1st floor, back wall.
Olavi Korolainen: Röykky. 1987. Painting, oil, wood. 35,5 x 49 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; library, 1st floor, back wall.
Marja Mali: Orastus. 1986. Painting, oil. 110 x 130 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; E-wing, 3rd floor, vice-rector's office.
Ursula Kianto: Uponnut torni. 1991. Painting, oil. 48 x 60 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; rector's office.
Paavo Pelvo: Kaappi. 1983. Painting, oil. 150 x 120 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; library, 2nd floor, by the back wall.
Senja Vellonen: Suuri peili. 1992. Painting, mixed media, gold leaf, silver leaf, pigment, tar, washi. 84 x 90 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; conference room of Faculty of Law.
Maija Westerberg: Rajoilla, majakka. 1992. Painting, oil, photograph. 200 x 181 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; Teacher Training School, building D, staircase.
Jarmo Mäkilä: Matka. 1986. Painting, acrylic. 90 x 170 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; A-wing, 2nd floor, conference room.
Reijo Viljanen: Rosohuppuinen vuori. 1990. Painting, oil. 130 x 107 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; library, 1st floor, foyer.
Jim Wichmann: Maalaus. 1985. Painting, acrylic. 120 x 120 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; library, 2nd floor, silent reading room.
Eila Minkkinen: Liaani. 1991. Sculpture, copper repoussé. 200 x 100 x 10 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; main lobby, top of the stairs of Faculty of Social Sciences.
Matti Nurminen: Nimetön. 1986. Sculpture, birch. Height 185 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; main lobby, by the restaurant.
Anita Jensen: Savuava vesi. 1992. Graphic art, etching. 99,3 x 99,3 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; main lobby, restaurant-side wall.
Anita Jensen: Ylitsevuotava - elävöittävä. 1992. Graphic art, etching. 99,3 x 99,3 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; main lobby, restaurant-side wall.
Tapani Mikkonen: Mar IV. 1991. Graphic art, litography, bronze, relief. Litography: 25,5 x 34,2 cm / relief: 18,5 x 21,5 x 5 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; library, 2nd floor.
Risto Suomi: Köyhän miehen Odysseia I. 1982. Graphic art, litography, colour. 80 x 60 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; Restaurant Felli, back wall.
Risto Suomi: Köyhän miehen Odysseia II. 1982. Graphic art, litography, colour. 80 x 60 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; Restaurant Felli, back wall.
Risto Suomi: Köyhän miehen Odysseia III. 1982. Graphic art, litography, colour. 80 x 60 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; Restaurant Felli, back wall.
Ulla-Maija Vikman: Myrine. 1988. Textile, viscose. 120 x 130 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; rector's office.
Eila Rantanen: Taidenäyttelyssä. 1982. Textile, appliqué. 170 x 165 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; A-wing, 2nd floor, break room.
Ritva Tulonen, Myytti, 1989, industrial art, ceramic, 40 x 27 x 70 cm. E-wing, 3rd floor, rector's office.
Tuovi Hippeläinen: Nimetön. 1991. Photograph, colour print. 77 x 107 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; hallway, 1st floor, by lecture room 16.
Tuovi Hippeläinen: Nimetön. 1991. Photograph, colour print. 77 x 106 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; hallway, 1st floor, by lecture room 16.
Kristina Riska: Muistikivi. 1990. Sculpture, industrial art, low-fire clay. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; library, foyer.
Ritva Tulonen: Piilo. 1991. Sculpture, industrial art, ceramic. 41 x 28,5 x 65 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; E-wing, 3rd floor.
Thomas Nyqvist: Nimetön - Utan titel. 1995-96. Oil on canvas. 210 x 315 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; main lobby, 1st floor.
Tom Engblom: Luut ja lihat. 1995. Assemblage, wood, steel. 130 x 355 x 21 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; library frieze.
Tom Engblom: Reunalla. 1998. Assemblage, wood, concrete, steel. 108 x 127 x 159 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; library frieze.
Tom Engblom: Aneet ja lunastus. 1997-98. Assemblage, wood, steel, stone, glass. 130 x 410 x 19 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; library frieze.
Tom Engblom: Unelmia. 1995-98. Assemblage, wallpaper, wood, objects. 120 x 360 x 20 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; library frieze.
Tom Engblom: Aamu ja peili. 1993-98. Assemblage, wood, objects. 118 x 175 x 35 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; library frieze.
Tom Engblom: Synti ja häpeä. 1997-98. Assemblage, wood, steel. 115 x 265 x 23 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; library frieze.
Annu Vertanen: Minun taloni. 1998. Graphic art, woodcut. Two parts, both of size 153 x 90 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; hallway, 1st floor, by Castren Hall.
Lea Karjalainen ja Johanna Hänninen: Onnenpäivä. 2000. Painting, acrylic. 300 x 200 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; Teacher Training School, A-Building, lobby.
Lea Karjalainen ja Johanna Hänninen: Salaisuus. 2000. Painting, oil, toned b&w photograph. 300 x 160 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; Teacher Training School, B-Building, 2nd floor staircase.
Lea Karjalainen ja Johanna Hänninen: Olet tässä. 2000. Painting, oil, hand embroidered textile. 300 x 180 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; Teacher Training School, B-Building, 3rd floor staircase.
Lea Karjalainen ja Johanna Hänninen: Puoliaskelin. 2000. Painting, acrylic, oil. 300 x 180 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; Teacher Training School, B-Building, 4th floor staircase.
Hannele Kylänpää: Tanssiinkutsu. 2001. Bronze sculpture. 69 x 20 x 39 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; rector's office.
Senja Vellonen: Ruusut. 2000. Painting, watercolour. 183 x 111 cm. University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; Faculty of Social Sciences lobby, 1st floor.
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