Elina Autio
Elina Autio works with sculptural painting. Her works often consist of industrial materials, like laminated veneer lumber and corrugated cardboard. The original features of the materials have a central role in her visual language. Themes of her works forms around certain gestures. The acts of embrittlement, breaking, assembling and supporting are meaningful to her since they resonate with the inner feelings of humane imperfectness. Abstract, playful compositions and the multicoloured nature of her works give vital and humoristic impressions.
Elina Autio graduated from University of the Arts Helsinki in 2014. She has been actively exhibiting her works in various solo and group shows. Her works are included in major collections in Finland, e.g. Espoo Museum of Modern Art, Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, Helsinki Art Museum and Saastamoinen Foundation. She lives and works in Valkeakoski, Finland.
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ClipElina Autio, Clip, chrome-coated steinless steel rod, 210 cm x 1600 cm x 4 cm ,2023. Photo: Sampo Apajalahti.
UntitledElina Autio, Untitled, laminated veneer lumber, alkyd, natural stone, 30 cm x 40 cm x 6,4 cm ,2022. Photo: Sampo Apajalahti.
UntitledElina Autio, Untitled, laminated veneer lumber, alkyd, 30 cm x 40 cm x 6,4 cm ,2022. Photo: Sampo Apajalahti.
AsanaElina Autio, Asana, laminated veneer lumber, alkyd, 170 cm x 250 cm x 6,4 cm ,2018-19. Photo: Filippo Zambon.
Balancing ActsElina Autio, Balancing Acts, laminated veneer lumber, acrylate, 250 cm x 170 cm x 6,4 cm ,2021. Photo: Rauno Träskelin.
StrongholdElina Autio, Stronghold, laminated veneer lumber, acrylate, 250 cm x 170 cm x 6,4 cm ,2021. Photo: Rauno Träskelin.
UntitledElina Autio, Untitled, laminated veneer lumber, wood, spray paint, 230 cm x 150 cm x 4 cm ,2019. Photo: Rauno Träskelin.
UntitledElina Autio, Untitled, laminated veneer lumber, wood, spray paint, 230 cm x 150 cm x 4 cm ,2019. Photo: Rauno Träskelin.
UntitledElina Autio, Untitled, laminated veneer lumber, wood, spray paint, 230 cm x 150 cm x 4 cm ,2019. Photo: Rauno Träskelin.
Team PlayElina Autio, Team Play, laminated veneer lumber, varnish, paint, 330 cm x 620 cm x 4 cm ,2024. Photo: Ari Karttunen / EMMA.
Rainbow PenElina Autio, Rainbow Pen, aluminium, urethane enamel paint, 300 cm x 400 cm x 20 cm ,2022. Photo: HAM/Sonja Hyytiäinen.
Rainbow PenElina Autio, Rainbow Pen, aluminium, urethane enamel paint, 300 cm x 400 cm x 20 cm ,2022. Photo: HAM/Sonja Hyytiäinen.
UntitledElina Autio, Untitled, pine molding, linen fabric, paint, 4 cm x 400 cm x 10 cm ,2024. Photo: Elina Autio.
BlanketElina Autio, Blanket, corrugated cardboard, paint, metal mesh and fasteners, 120 cm x 80 cm x 12 cm ,2018. Photo: Elina Autio.
Rising and ReachingElina Autio, Rising and Reaching, corrugated cardboard, paint, metal structure, 42 cm x 180 cm x 180 cm ,2024. Photo: Elina Autio.
Surface Reveals the Bottom at RestElina Autio, Surface Reveals the Bottom at Rest, corrugated cardboard, paint, metal structure, 50 cm x 230 cm x 230 cm ,2024. Photo: Elina Autio.