Martti Aiha

Martti Aiha (23 December 1952 – 5 May 2023) was a Finnish sculptor. He was born in Pudasjärvi and worked in Fiskars.^[1]

Martti Aiha
Born	(1952-12-23)23 December 1952 Pudasjärvi, Finland
Died	5 May 2023(2023-05-05) (aged 70)
Occupation	Sculptor
Awards	Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland (1992) Prince Eugen Medal (2013)

Aiha made abstracted sculptured wall reliefs and free-standing sculptures. His reliefs made of transparent acrylic sheet give an impression of immateriality, incorporeality and weightlessness. The ornamental, flame-like living shapes have become his trademark.^[2] In addition to acrylic and plywood, he works with metal, wood or plastic.^[3]

Many of Aiha's works are related to his curiosity of our use of public space.^[4]

Aiha's 15-metre (49 ft) high sculpture Rumba in black-painted aluminium was donated to the City of Helsinki by Alko, the government-owned alcohol company, in the context of Alko's 60th anniversary. The sculpture is located in Salmisaari, near Alko's then headquarters.^[5]

Aiha received the Swedish Prince Eugen Medal in 2013.^[6]

Aiha died on 5 May 2023, at the age of 70.^[7][8]