Yrjö Aleksanteri Ollila

Place: Helsinki

Born: 1887

Death: 1932

Biography:

Yrjö Aleksanteri Ollila was a Finnish Impressionist painter, designer, and muralist born in Helsinki, Finland in 1887. He died in Helsinki in 1932 due to poisoning from the various dyes and pigments he had been exposed to. Ollila's artistic career is characterized by his contributions to the Finnish art scene, particularly in the fields of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.

Early Life and Education

Ollila studied at the drawing school of the Finnish Art Society from 1903 to 1906. Later, he went to Paris on a state scholarship, where he was influenced by French Impressionist artists. In 1912, he joined the Septem-ryhmä (The Septem Group), an association of French-influenced Impressionist artists that advocated the use of pure colors.

Artistic Career

Ollila's artistic career was marked by his versatility and experimentation with different mediums. He created movie posters, wallpaper patterns, and designs for toys, as well as doing set designs. In 1927, he founded the Helsingin taidevärjäämö (Helsinki Art Dye-Works), a firm devoted to creating designer fabrics. Ollila also did murals for several buildings, including the elementary school on Tehtaankatu Street and the Eira branch of the Kansallis-Osake-Pankki. Some of his notable works include:

• Yrjö Aleksanteri Ollila: Load of Hay, a painting that showcases his Impressionist style, available on https://Wikioo.org/@@/AQQS8S-Pekka-Halonen-Load-of-Hay.
• Yrjö Aleksanteri Ollila: Fear in The Woods, a painting that demonstrates his ability to capture the essence of nature, available on https://Wikioo.org/@@/AQRDHX-Hugo-Simberg-Fear-in-The-Woods.
• Yrjö Aleksanteri Ollila: Malliharjoitelma, a painting that showcases his Post-Impressionistic style, available on https://Wikioo.org/@@/AQRDHR-Hugo-Simberg-Malliharjoitelma.

Legacy

Ollila's legacy is marked by his contributions to the Finnish art scene, particularly in the fields of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. His use of pure colors and experimentation with different mediums have inspired many artists. Finnish Impressionist artists, such as Akseli Gallen-Kallela and Pekka Halonen, have been influenced by Ollila's style. For more information about Yrjö Aleksanteri Ollila, visit his page on https://Wikioo.org/@/Yrjo-Aleksanteri-Ollila or check out his biography on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yrj%C3%B6_Ollila.