Here is some works of another Finnish artist, Hugo Simberg. Hugo Simberg was born on 24th of June, 1873 in Hamina, Finland. Hugo Simberg was a brave, unique artist whose early works, some very small, were considered odd within the artist circles. His master (Akseli Gallen-Kallela, who was featured in last weeks post) supported and encouraged Hugo to stay in the path he had chosen. Hugo had his own style, which combined Finnish ugriculture with the world of symbolism. Poor devils and fates of ordinary people were a big part of Simberg's artistic imagery. Around 1910 Hugo was in crossroads: like his friend Magnus Enckell (also featured in previous posts) he got excited and turned towards brighter colours - the former symbolist became an impressionist. Hugo Simberg entered eternity on 12th of June, 1917. Later that same year (December 6th) the war against Russia ended - and Finland became an independent country. Personally I have always liked Hugo Simbergs style. My favorites paintings by him are Wounded Angel and Garden of Death. In these paintings, both of his styles are present. I especially like Garden of Death - he has managed to put so much emotion and tenderness in this painting. It's a very unique painting, I have never seen anything comparable to it. He describes death being tender and loving, he makes death human and describes him as someone you can give yourself without fear.
Rose Picker
Brothers
Wounded Angel
Fantasy
Autumn
Elf
Garden of Death
Frost
Ring Dance
Devotion
Crossroads
Death Listens
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