veistotaiteen
Veistotaiteen is the Finnish term for sculpture art, referring to three-dimensional visual art created by shaping materials such as stone, metal, wood, clay, or modern composites. It includes freestanding sculpture, reliefs, and installation works, and it can be figurative, abstract, or a combination of both. Techniques cover carving, modelling, casting, welding, and assemblage, while surfaces may be polished, patinated, or textured.
In Finland, veistotaiteen has a long history intertwined with religious, commemorative, and public art. The 19th
Notable Finnish sculptors include Emil Wikström, Wäinö Aaltonen, and Eila Hiltunen, whose works exemplify the range
Education and institutions: Sculptors in Finland are trained at art academies and universities; the Academy of