Martti Aiha

Aiha made abstract sculptured wall reliefs and free-standing sculptures. His reliefs made of transparent acrylic sheet give an impression of immateriality, incorporeality and weightlessness. The ornamental, flame-like living shapes have become his trademark.^[2] In addition to acrylic and plywood, he worked with metal, wood and plastic.^[3]

Many of Aiha's works are related to his curiosity of our use of public space.^[4]

Aiha's 15-metre (49 ft) high sculpture Rumba in black-painted aluminium was donated to the City of Helsinki by Alko, the government-owned alcohol company, in the context of Alko's 60th anniversary. The sculpture is located in Salmisaari, near Alko's then headquarters.^[5]

Aiha received the Swedish Prince Eugen Medal in 2013.^[6]

Aiha died on 5 May 2023, at the age of 70.^[7][8]