Jan Neva
Finland
I born and live and work in Helsinki, Finland. In the year 2000, I graduated from the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts, after which I continued to deepen my studies in the longest continually operated arts academy in the world, the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg. There, I received a classical education in painting under the tutelage of the most distiguished pedagogues.
I specializes in official commissioned portraits.
My career as an artist has received international acclaim. I received an award at the Nordic competition of portraits, ”Portrait Now” at the Museum of National History at Fredriksborg Castle in Denmark.
My art reflects on the layered nature of history, as well as the temporality of human existence.
Jan teaches at Ateljee Neva League of Helsinki and holds workshops throughout the Finland and abroad. He regularly tours students through the great museums of Europe, garnering from his extensive knowledge of the old European masters.
More information can be found at www.janneva.com
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