Sampo Kaikkonen is a Finnish figurative painter from Oulu. His main media is oil painting respecting the technique and style of the old masters.

The athmosphere in Kaikkonen's works is timeless, people are without any symbols of specific era and the lanscape is universal. Beside the dominant human figures another strong factor in his works is emotion which mediates through his themes, expression and colours.

With his painting Kaikkonen satisfies his endless desire to explore the world and to wonder its miracles. "To paint is an expedition to hidden layers of reality."

The web gallery presents Sampo Kaikkonen's selected paintings from 2001 to 2007. Latest exhibitions and other events can also be found from these web pages.

Recent Works

Summer Night's Vision
oil on canvas, 2010
Thetis
oil on canvas, 2010
Judith
oil on canvas, 2009

From Ars to Art And Back - An essay on art and kitsch

An essay on art and kitsch by Sampo Kaikkonen was published. The essay presents the events of art history that have lead to the current concept of art. It also introduces the alternative kitsch philosophy presented by Odd Nerdrum as a solution to restore the respect of traditional art and skill.

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Published 23.01.2008
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