Leena Luostarinen
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Born15 May 1949
Pori, Finland
Died13 July 2013 (aged 64)
Helsinki, Finland
AlmamaterPratt Institute[1]
KnownforPainting
Leena Estelle Luostarinen | |
|---|---|
 Leena Luostarinen, 1988 | |
| Born | 15 May 1949 Pori, Finland |
| Died | 13 July 2013 (aged 64) Helsinki, Finland |
| Alma mater | Pratt Institute[1] |
| Known for | Painting |
Leena Estelle Luostarinen (15 May 1949 – 28 July 2013) was a Finnish painter.[2] Working as an artist for over forty years, she was well known for her colourful and mysterious works. Many of her paintings featured felines, ibises, flowers, and sphinxes.[1]
Luostarinen received various awards and grants during her lifetime, including the Pro Finlandia Medal in 1995.[1][3]
