Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6

Ola Kolehmainen
Selimiye 1575 III – Ola Kolehmainen, Contemporary, Geometry, Architecture, Art

2014

$36,750.18
£27,066.43
€30,600
CA$49,995.75
A$55,556.31
CHF 29,112.09
MX$681,299.10
NOK 371,307.82
SEK 349,312.76
DKK 232,953.10
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

Ola KOLEHMAINEN (*1964, Finland) Selimiye 1575 III, 2014 C-print mounted on composite sheet in Artist Frame Sheet 182 x 148 cm (71 5/8 x 58 1/4 in.) Edition of 4, plus 2 AP; Ed. no. 4/4 Framed print About Sacred Places: With the series 'Sacred Places' Kolehmainen has shifted away from his traditional minimalism, and expanded into a complex approach dealing with space, light, and colour. The series depicts ancient churches, synagogues and mosques reminding us of the interwoven history of the religions they represent. In addition to their historical dimension, the artist probes the buildings’ architectural volumes and light ratios: the buildings’ interiors and structural details reveal the changing light of days and seasons. The photographs’ textured ornamentation reflects historical layers and decorative interiors. Space and light are masterfully handled in Kolehmainen’s images to successfully capture the sublime essence of these historic buildings. About Ola Kolehmainen: Ola Kolehmainen, one of the most prominent artists of the "Helsinki School", graduated in 1999 as a master student at the University of Arts and Design in Helsinki (now Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture). His work specifically deals with contemporary architecture. Focused on the basic structure of architectural facades and interiors, on the strictly geometric arrangement of the serial (building) form, Kolehmainen creates almost abstract images whose aesthetic roots lie in minimalism. Distracting details, which the photographer calls "visual noise", are removed. However, there are elements that repeatedly emerge and undermine the concept of a clear order structure: a tree cut at the edge of the picture, whose branches cover part of the facade, or mirror facades that reflect a fragmented glance at the outer world. The "Helsinki School", one of the most exciting art movements in contemporary photography, cannot be illustrated by a particular style, nationality or formal quality, but by a unique way of looking at things. Members of the "Helsinki School" are primarily conceptual artists who use a camera or photosensitive material to express their artistic work. Furthermore, their location close to the Arctic Circle with exceptional light conditions and the unique social culture created by long days and nights are unique. – Ola Kolehmainen, Colour Photography, Abstract, Graphis, Structure, Pattern, Minimalistic, Futurism, Constructivism, Minimalism, Conceptual, Contemporary, Helsinki School, Experimental, Architecture, Geometry
  • Creator:
    Ola Kolehmainen (1964, Finnish)
  • Creation Year:
    2014
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 71.66 in (182 cm)Width: 58.27 in (148 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Zurich, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU128017729212

More From This Seller

View All
Sultan Ahmet 1616 II – Ola Kolehmainen, Contemporary, Geometry, Architecture
By Ola Kolehmainen
Located in Zurich, CH
Ola KOLEHMAINEN (*1964, Finland) Sultan Ahmet 1616 II, 2014 C-print mounted on composite sheet in Artist Frame Sheet 160 x 160 cm (63 x 63 in.) Edition of 4, plus 2 AP; Ed. no. 2/4 F...
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Chora Church 5th century V – Ola Kolehmainen, Contemporary, Geometry, Church
By Ola Kolehmainen
Located in Zurich, CH
Ola KOLEHMAINEN (*1964, Finland) Chora Church 5th century V, 2014 C-print mounted on composite sheet in Artist Frame Sheet 145 x 122 cm (57 1/8 x 48 in.) Edition of 4, plus 2 AP; Ed....
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Hagia Sophia 537 AD XI – Ola Kolehmainen, Contemporary, Geometry, Architecture
By Ola Kolehmainen
Located in Zurich, CH
Ola KOLEHMAINEN (*1964, Finland) Hagia Sophia 537 AD XI, 2014 C-print mounted on composite sheet in Artist Frame Sheet 140 x 175 cm (55 1/8 x 68 7/8 in.) ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Suprematism Nr. 111 Esoteric Composition – Ola Kolehmainen, Art , Photography
By Ola Kolehmainen
Located in Zurich, CH
Ola KOLEHMAINEN (*1964, Finland) Suprematism Nr. 111 Esoteric Composition, 2020 Analogue film, ink print in Artist Frame Sheet 105 x 85 cm (41 3/8 x 33 1/2 in.) Edition of 5, plus 2 ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Inkjet

1923 – Ola Kolehmainen, Contemporary Photography, Art, Architecture, Structure
By Ola Kolehmainen
Located in Zurich, CH
Ola KOLEHMAINEN (*1964, Finland) 1923, 2011 Analogue C-type print face-mounted to acrylic (Diasec) Sheet 176 x 140 cm (69 1/4 x 55 1/8 in.) Edition of 5, plus 2 AP; Ed. no. 2/5 Framed print About Earlier works: In his earlier works Kolehmainen reduces buildings to their ornamental character. What appeals to him are the geometric grids of façade surfaces, ceiling designs or reflecting window openings on the selected landmarks of architectural history. Where nature meets architecture as a reflection, his minimalist, aesthetic work begins, which was strongly influenced by James Turell...
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Suprematism Nr. 104 Aranzazu – Ola Kolehmainen, Contemporary Photography, Art
By Ola Kolehmainen
Located in Zurich, CH
Ola KOLEHMAINEN (*1964, Finland) Suprematism Nr. 104 Aranzazu, 2020 2 Ink prints in Artist Frame Sheet 104 x 129 cm (41 x 50 3/4 in.) Edition of 4, plus 2 AP; Ed. no. 1/4 Framed print About Back to Square Black: In his new series 'Back to Square Black', Ola Kolehmainen examines both art history and his own personal timeline. The multi-layered nature of history is the connecting thread that runs through his latest works, which take their cue from The Black Square, the iconic 1915 painting...
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Inkjet

You May Also Like

GL 25-23 by Riccardo Varini - Architecture photography, geometry, light, shapes
Located in Paris, FR
GL 25-23 is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Riccardo Varini. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in only one size: *45 × 30...
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

GL 09-23 by Riccardo Varini - Architecture photography, geometry, vivid, shapes
Located in Paris, FR
GL 09-23 is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Riccardo Varini. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in only one size: *45 × 30...
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

GL 10-23 by Riccardo Varini - Architecture photography, geometry, vivid, shapes
Located in Paris, FR
GL 10-23 is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Riccardo Varini. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in only one size: *45 × 30...
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Geometric Contact. Architectural limited edition color photograph
By Juan Pablo Castro
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's photographs capture the transformation of everyday life into another reality. Images that explore what the future will be like. Industrial, eccentric and progressive, Ca...
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Archival Pigment

Inner World 1
By Stratis Vogiatzis
Located in New York, NY
Inner World, 2016 Archival pigment print on Hahne Muehle 200 gm Edition of 7 Available in three sizes 20 x 35 cm - $1200 40 x 60 cm - $1900 70 x 90 cm - $2900 Stratis Vogiatzis w...
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

A New Perspective. Abstract architectural limited edition color photograph
By Juan Pablo Castro
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's photographs capture the transformation of everyday life into another reality. Images that explore what the future will be like. Industrial, eccentric and progressive, Ca...
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color