Reared in Finland, International Sculptor Seppo Aarnos, B.A., M.A., brings his European influence to life with a lighted torch and forged steel.  His individual style is diametrically distinct to any existing art movement.  Some works even leave the feeling of existential isolationism. 

The viewer is allowed to see...to imagine...to experience, but not to interfere.  Sculpture originals by Seppo are found in homes, businesses and public locations throughout 24 of the United States plus locations as diverse as Finland, Sweden, Canada, Australia and Mexico.  Active studio since 1962.

Art and technology are fused.  The past and present are united.  And the impulsive, yet controlled, forms convey realism, abstract modernism or surrealistic art in new and imaginative ways.

• Specializing in metal sculpture utilizing cor-ten and stainless steel.
• Private collectors in 24 of the United States, plus Finland, Sweden, Canada, Australia and Mexico.
• Active studio since 1962.
• Indoor and outdoor, public and private, business and individual collections.

Artistic Style
Diametrically distinct to any existing movement. Cold sheets of steel are transformed into imaginative, often humorous, pieces which employ fluid use of mass and space. The viewer is allowed to see, to experience and to be mentally involved with the creations.

Artist Background
Born and reared in Finland. Currently residing in Texas.

Education
-Bachelor of Arts in Sculpture, Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL
-Master of Arts, Roosevelt University, Chicago
-Further studies: University of Illinois, Northern Illinois University, University of Texas

Selected Works - Public Outdoor Pieces
-Dick Faram Park, North Richland Hills, Texas
-Credit Systems International, Inc., Fort Worth, TX
-Ridglea Country Club, Fort Worth, TX
-Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
-Iron Horse Golf Club, North Richland Hills, TX
-Mid-Cities Bible Church, Bedford, TX
-Young Junior High School, Arlington, TX
-Jersey Village High School, Houston, TX
-Saxony Subdivision Entry, Pflugerville, TX
-Parker & Rogers Construction Company, Georgetown, TX
-Imperial Towers, Waukegan, IL
-Woodview Apartments, Gurnee, IL
-Lakewood Medical Center, Libertyville, IL

Selected Works - Public Indoor Pieces
-Health Point Corporation, Fort Worth, TX
-The LaChapelle Agency, Bedford, TX
-Caesar's at Sheraton Hotel, Waukegan, IL
-International Blueprint Association, Chicago
-Suomi College, Hancock, MI
-The News-Sun Permanent Collection, Waukegan, IL
-Illinois Teachers' Retirement System Permanent Collection, Springfield
-Waukegan High School Permanent Collection, Waukegan, IL
-Ladysmith High School, Ladysmith, WI
-Am-Echod Temple, Waukegan, IL
-Traynor-Arbit Associates, 7 pieces, Chicago

Selected Gallery History
-art251, Keller, TX
-Florence Art Gallery, Dallas, TX
-Milan Gallery, Fort Worth, TX
-Concord Gallery, Austin, TX
-London Gallery of Fine Art, Austin, TX
-Townlake Towers Gallery, Austin, TX
-Brushy Creek Gallery, Round Rock, TX
-Merrill-Chase Galleries, Chicago, IL
-Austin Galleries, Chicago, IL

Selected One-Man Shows
-Verizon Corporation, Irving, TX
-Irving Art Center, Irving, TX
-Live Ink Art Gallery, Augusta, KY
-Bavarian Motors BMW, Fort Worth, TX
-First National Bank, Round Rock, TX
-London Gallery of Fine Art, Austin, TX
-Brushy Creek Gallery, Round Rock, TX
-Adler Art Center, Libertyville, IL
-Waukegan Blueprint Association Gallery, Waukegan, IL

Selected Group Shows
-Milan Art Gallery, Fort Worth, TX
-Florence Art Gallery, Dallas, TX
-Arlington Museum of Art, Arlington, TX
-University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX
-Continental Plaza, Fort Worth, TX
-National Art Education Association Exhibits
-Texas Art Education Association Exhibits

Private Collections
Numerous private collectors in 24 of the United States, including Texas, Chicago's North Shore, and coast-to-coast; international collectors include Finland, Sweden, Australia, Canada and Mexico.