Viljami Heinonen b. 1986

Biography
Viljami Heinonen

Viljami Heinonen constructs his paintings layer upon layer, building synergy between the structural elements. Dynamic tension is born through juxtapositions of conflict and harmony. Rather than seeking tranquil composure, Heinonen consciously invites friction and imperfection. His paintings are intriguing not for their pleasing harmonies but for their flaws and emotional extremity. His abstract style of expression occasionally slips into the figurative, opening windows for free association. With his expressive brushwork, Heinonen infuses his paintings with a powerful emotional poignancy. His brushwork pays tribute to art history, yet his style inhabits its realm dissociated from history.

 

Heinonen graduated from Kankaanpää Art School in 2012. He has held solo gallery exhibitions, including Helsinki’s Forum Box and Makasiini Contemporary in Turku. He has participated in group exhibitions at the Pori Art Museum and Rovaniemi Art Museum. His work is represented in collections including the Helsinki Art Museum HAM, the Saastamoinen Foundation, the Pori Art Museum, the Wihuri Art Foundation, and the State Art Deposit Collection. Heinonen lives and works in Tampere, Finland.

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Works
  • Viljami Heinonen, After the Voice Fell Silent, 2025
    Viljami Heinonen
    After the Voice Fell Silent, 2025
    Oil on canvas
    74 4/5h x 82 5/8w in
    190.0h x 210.0w cm
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  • Viljami Heinonen, Beneath the Black Wave, 2025
    Viljami Heinonen
    Beneath the Black Wave, 2025
    Oil on wood
    78 5/8h x 157 3/8w in
    200.0h x 400.0w cm
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  • Viljami Heinonen, Foundation, 2025
    Viljami Heinonen
    Foundation, 2025
    Oil on canvas
    70 6/8h x 62 7/8w in
    180.0h x 160.0w cm
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  • Viljami Heinonen, After Image, 2024
    Viljami Heinonen
    After Image, 2024
    Oil on canvas
    70 6/8h x 59 1/8w in
    180.0h x 150.0w cm
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  • Viljami Heinonen, Nothing Behind, Nothing Ahead, 2024
    Viljami Heinonen
    Nothing Behind, Nothing Ahead, 2024
    Oil on canvas
    70 6/8h x 70 6/8w in
    180.0h x 180.0w cm
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  • Viljami Heinonen, Somewhere We've Been, 2024
    Viljami Heinonen
    Somewhere We've Been, 2024
    Oil on canvas
    86 4/8h x 78 5/8w in
    220.0h x 200.0w cm
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  • Viljami Heinonen, The Last Bridge of The Edge of A Town, 2024
    Viljami Heinonen
    The Last Bridge of The Edge of A Town, 2024
    Oil on board
    78 5/8h x 118 1/8w in
    200.0h x 300.0w cm
  • Viljami Heinonen, The Waters Did Not part, 2024
    Viljami Heinonen
    The Waters Did Not part, 2024
    Oil on canvas
    19 5/8h x 15 3/4w in
    50.0h x 40.0w cm
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  • Viljami Heinonen, Behind the Mirror, 2023
    Viljami Heinonen
    Behind the Mirror, 2023
    Oil on canvas
    23 4/8h x 23 4/8w in
    60.0h x 60.0w cm
  • Viljami Heinonen, Carry the Torch, 2023
    Viljami Heinonen
    Carry the Torch, 2023
    Oil on canvas
    98 3/8h x 78 5/8w in
    250.0h x 200.0w cm
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  • Viljami Heinonen, Fragments X, 2023
    Viljami Heinonen
    Fragments X, 2023
    Oil on canvas
    39 2/8h x 39 2/8w in
    100.0h x 100.0w cm
  • Viljami Heinonen, In the Beginning, 2023
    Viljami Heinonen
    In the Beginning, 2023
    Oil on canvas
    70 6/8h x 59 1/8w in
    180.0h x 150.0w cm
  • Viljami Heinonen, Pilgrim's Path, 2023
    Viljami Heinonen
    Pilgrim's Path, 2023
    Oil on canvas
    70 6/8h x 59 1/8w in
    180.0h x 150.0w cm
  • Viljami Heinonen, Years Behind My Shoulders, 2023
    Viljami Heinonen
    Years Behind My Shoulders, 2023
    Oil on canvas
    70 6/8h x 86 4/8w in
    180.0h x 220.0w cm
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Exhibitions